GOD SHOWS US WHO TO VOTE FOR


By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   "But as the believers rapidly multiplied, there were rumblings of discontent. The Greek-speaking believers complained about the Hebrew-speaking believers, saying that their widows were being discriminated against in the daily distribution of food. 

  So the Twelve called a meeting of all the believers. They said, “We apostles should spend our time teaching the word of God, not running a food program. 

  And so, brothers, select seven men who are well respected and are full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will give them this responsibility."

Acts 6: 1-3 

     " He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands." Psalms 78:72

     As the early church began to increase there arose the problem of management of resources . Nepotism soon set in by the Jewish community resulting in the neglecting of non Jews in the distribution of resources . When the problem was brought before the leaders they proffered a Democratic and yet divine solution to the problem .

     The community was given the responsibility to choose amongst themselves men with proven integrity and track record of effective prudent performance in leadership. This is the most important ingredient in the choice of a leader . 

    He was not to be tribalistic or a religious bigot . Psalm 78:72 says he should be skillful in the management of human and material resources. Such a person should not be greedy and should be a lover of persons of  low estate . He is to have a servant's heart . Jesus Christ said "But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28

  According to Acts 6 3 He should be filled with the spirit of God and wisdom.. God is love and to be  filled with the Spirit of God, one has to be filled with God's love. According to 1Corinthians 13:4-7 that means he is patient and kind ,,not jealous or boastful or proud or rude and does not demand his own way. He is not irritable, and keeps no record of being wronged and does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. He never gives up, never loses faith, and is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstances. 

  This requires walking in wisdom which comes from a daily meditation on scriptures. Wisdom teaches you to be at the right place at the right time with the right people while doing the right things . This comes from being prayerful and always in the company of righteous persons . 

   Unfortunately, many Christians neglect God's word on the choice of godly leaders and prefer persons with questionable characters who have promised to give them the opportunity to steal the people's Commonwealth. This is the reason behind the very high level of poverty and insecurity in Nigeria . Poverty is the result of the mismanagement of resources and oppression by those in leadership  positions ,  They shall give account before God on judgement day . (Isaiah 5;20, Rev,21:8)

  The reward of godly leadership is contained in  Proverbs 29:2 " When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice .But when the wicked are in power, they groan. " 

 Prayer : Heavenly Father , forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and wisdom for good governance .Amen 
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