Many Rulers, Bitter Labour

The election is over. New Zealand now has eight political parties in Parliament, and none has a majority.

When a country is rebellious, it has many rulers,
but a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order (Proverbs 28:2).

We now have many rulers. Maybe we do not deserve peace and order?

The Labour Party gained the most votes again(40%).

They had rebelled against the words of God
and despised the counsel of the Most High.
So he subjected them to bitter labour;
they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
and he saved them from their distress. (Psalm 107:11-13)

Many Christians had believed (or hoped) for a change of government. They are very disappointed, but maybe good government would be bad for us.

This election should be a wake-up call for Christians. We are now a very small minority group. Only serious prayer and commitment to sharing the gospel of Jesus can turn this situation around. We should cry out to the Lord in our distress.

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That is enough on politicians. Tomorrow I will start a series on "Government by Judges".