This is a reprint of a comment I posted to at Steve Strang's blog. With the concern and confusion rampant in our society presently, we need to refocus our priorities. To see the original post, view it here: http://strangreport.com/index.php/2008/11/how-to-survive-current-economic-crisis.html

I ask a simple question: If Presedent-elect Obama were a conservative with the same 'questions' regarding his birthplace, would the Church be so concerned? Sometimes, it seems as if the Church looks the other way when 'conservative' leaders are in office. We abdicate our place of watching over our leaders as citizens of this Republic. We must be ever vigilant in our prayers and scrutiny regardless of the political position of our President.

Further, we must realize that many of us spent great amounts of time in prayer for this election. Many churches across this nation had all-night prayer meetings. At my pastorate, we had a community prayer service on Monday before the election. If we as believers prayed that God's will would be accomplished, then we must believe that God's will was accopmlished. If we believe the Bible, then we must believe what it says concerning God appointing leaders: "He removes kings and raises up kings" Daniel 2:21b NKJV.

Now, regarding Mr. Strang's original purpose in this post. In premilllenialism, much labor has been given to America's role in the Last Days. Most 'scholars' see no mention of America in the final events. These are the same writers that most Charismatic, Pentecostal Premillenialists follow. So, if they are writing it, and we, as a movement, are reading it, why are we surprised at the turn of events? If we truly believe that we are living in the Last Days, and if we truly believe what our prophecy writers and teachers are saying, then should we not expect to see the Unitd States become less powerful on the world stage?

Finally, the American Church needs to re-focus. Our focus should not be on who is in the White House, because has placed them there "for such a time as this." Our focus should not be on the economy because God's plan is unfolding around us. He will sustain us if we focus on Him.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:32

Our focus should be on Him. No matter who is President, our Commission remains:

Go therefore and make disciples. Matthew 28:19a NKJV