Today, when you vote, you can thank God for James Madison, Jr. It was Madison who was the principle author of the U.S. Constitution and it is Madison who is credited with being both the "Father of the Constitution" and the "Father of the Bill of Rights." He was truly a genius who had amazing insight and depth.
Though there is no original documentation to prove it, tradition holds that at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, James Madison proposed the plan to divide the central government into three branches. It is said that he proposed this form of government after reading Isaiah 33:22 which says,
"For the LORD is our judge, [Judicial]
the LORD is our lawgiver, [Legislative]
the LORD is our king; [Executive]
He will save us."
To me it is immaterial if Madison did or did not derive his source of Government from Isaiah 33. Our nation could had been modeled after any number of styles of government, but the Founding Fathers chose a model which derived, knowingly or unknowingly, from Isaiah 33. This confirms all the more how our God was intricately involved in the founding of our great nation and how He led our Founding Fathers in establishing a place which would eventually: a)Proclaim his Gospel throughout the world; b) Serve as a bastion for His children the Jews; and c) Be the leader of freedom for more than 200 years.
Another genius and Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, stood before the Continental Congress and wisely declared, "I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth-that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid?"
While you cast your ballot today, will you say a word of "thanks" to the One who has blessed us with our form of Government and given us the freedom to vote? Will you vote for the candidate who will help us become more righteous? Will you pray to the God of Government that His halls and houses may be filled with wise, honorable, and Godly leaders?
Let's ask God together for His help now. "God Almighty, the true author of liberty and the ultimate Governor of the land, bless and 'aid' this 'empire' of ours called the United States of America. Please give us Godly leaders on this day! Lord, we need you, now as much as ever. Oh King, come and help us this day. We pray for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. Thank you so very much for freedom and for allowing me to be a citizen of this great nation that was formed by your hand. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen."
