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As The World Burns-Election 2026 Choose Faith Over Fear

As The World Burns-Election 2026 Choose Faith Over Fear

Last updated on: November 3, 2026 at 12:42 pm by Kathy King

As The World Burns-Election 2026 Choose Faith Over Fear 2026-11-03T12:42:55-05:00 Kathy King

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For the Lamb at the center of the throne

will be their shepherd;

‘He will lead them to springs of living water.’

‘And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7:17

Over the past weekend, it was put forth that we should panic! There should be a ninety day supply of food at all military bases, we regular citizens should have 30 days of supplies, we should also get ready for blackouts! Many people went to the store in droves, in our metro area water bottles were disappearing like no tomorrow. One word dominated the narrative, fear. In times of uncertainty, our human nature tells us to rush to protect our own, while that reaction is certainly merited, what does God have to say about fear? How did He take care of His own during times of uncertainty? God had a watchman on the wall. A prophet to declare God’s desire for His remnant to return to Him in both prayer and faithful trust. Does this same concept apply to our times today? Dear ones, I say with absolute certainty, yes. We must trust Him who sits on the throne to deliver us from fear. After all, the Scripture tells us, “God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.” God does not bring forth fear, that is from him who steals, kills and destroys.

If I shouldn’t fear, what should I do?

In the Scripture above, the Bible points out the words, “Spirit of fear.” If we believe the Bible to be a picture of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, that means, the Bible means what it says. Those words imply that fear is not from God. What does it mean to dwell in fear? The dictionary says that it is a “ strong, unpleasant natural emotion.” Let’s examine those words, something that is strong means that it wants to do the heavy lifting in your mind, will and emotions. To be unpleasant is to be in dread, alarm, fright or panic and then, a natural emotion. If we live in our natural emotions we will be as the Scripture says, “There is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to destruction.” Fear is not of God.

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Wait! Are we not supposed to fear God?

Yes, we are supposed to fear the Lord, but that fear is holy, rooted in love and wonder of His majesty. It’s not a fear that “God is going to smite me because I had a bad attitude.” Dear ones, God’s love is so long suffering, He looks at your heart and does not desire (as the Scripture indicates) for us to dwell in fear. Fear of the world is entirely different. The Amplified version of the Bible gives a more in-depth version of I Timothy 1:7: For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]. Fear of God is understanding the absolute majesty of the Creator of the Universe. Fear of the world makes you feel absolutely out of control.

How can I have peace during these uncertain times?

Yesterday I pondered the question about the crisis of meaning that has plagued our culture for some time. In that pondering, I also thanked God for the absolute dwelling under the shadow of His wings that He provided for My very interesting, blessed and sometimes troubled life. Our culture is in fear because we’ve lost purpose. We’ve thrown the baby out with the bathwater. Deconstruction of faith rules most people my age and a little younger. Those who are in Gen Z and Alpha, they are rudderless (save a few) with nothing but social media and fear to rule their days. Gone are the days of trying to understand one another, if you have a different opinion than I do, I shall cut you off! I too have been guilty of these feelings, thank goodness for God’s unfailing love that calls me back into His dwelling. We’ve let toxic empathy rule our lives, gone are the days of hard truths. Last week I had a pastor friend say that we need more pastors calling folks a “brood of vipers.” Why am I ranting? Because all of these happenings have produced an inordinate amount of fear with no clear path to find peace. Peace comes from Him who sits on the throne.

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What does the Bible say about fear and peace?

Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, For I am with you. In the book of Isaiah, Israel had lost its way, pagan gods invaded their land, political alliances were relied upon rather than God, and social injustice was happening in droves. There were enemies on each side of God’s chosen ones, they were rudderless and complaining that God did not hear them. After warning of God’s call to return to Him, God promised that He would strengthen them, help them and uphold them with His righteous right hand.
Joshua 1:9: Moses, the great leader who led the Israelites during plagues, judgement, the parting of the Red Sea; and given the Ten Commandments to God’s children had died. Joshua was the leader apparent. Can you imagine stepping into the role after Moses’ walk with God? I think I might be a little fearful. God in His wisdom gave Joshua a promise to hold on to as he led the Israelites to the promised land. Be strong and of good courage, do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. The word be strong means to be courageous, valiant, established, firm, fortified, obstinate and mighty. There is also an interesting implication in this word as well, when King David wrote his Psalms, he was literally “making himself strong” in the Lord. He was seizing upon God’s promise of peace.

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John 14:27: Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let your heart not be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords left His Shalom with us. The english translation of the word peace does not give shalom justice. Shalom (εἰρήνη) implies wholeness, harmony, tranquility and complete well-being. The ONLY place we can find this completeness dear ones is through Him.
Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours]. Jack Hayford explains this concept wonderfully: “Petition is more than just asking, it suggests an intensity and urgency in extended prayer-not to gain merit by many words, but to transfer the burden of one’s soul into God’s hands. Prayer and peace are closely connected. One who entrusts cares to Christ instead of fretting over them will experience the peace of God to guard them through nagging anxiety. “
I John 4:18-20 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment, But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. We love Him because He first loved us. If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? The word fear is phobos means terror and dread. Our english word phobia is derived from this word. We must stand against fear because His perfect love will give us peace.

How do I implement God’s peace into my life?

Have you ever read the verse that says, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [his behavior]. Where are you dwelling? Where do you park your mind on a daily basis? I’m not telling you to ignore what is going on around you, but temper the craziness in the world by spending time with God. The Scripture tells us that He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. That means taking time each day to pray, to read Scripture (out loud is better, it builds up your most holy faith) and give your fear to him. There are days I have to give it all to him what seems like millions of times a day. If your dwelling place is the political pundits, social media, reddit, x, or any of the myriad of distractions that this world has to offer, you will sit in fear. I am convinced that he who kills, steals and destroys makes it his aim to distract us during these times, I Timothy 3 lays this out quite succinctly. Guess what dear ones? Daniel 2:21 tells us that God changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. God knows what will happen, He sees, He hears through prayer and He can use the most flawed people to bring forth His plan for humanity. We just have to trust Him. After all, look at the Dastardly Deeds of the Hall of Fame of Faith.

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No political party can save the world- only God can

When we put our trust in flawed humans who pontificate pretty words and make shallow promises we will be sorely disappointed. The church has failed in this arena, God is deeply involved in politics, as we saw in the verse above, He sets up kings and removes them. We’ve said, “I’m not touching this topic with a 10 foot pole” rather than calling for corporate prayer and fasting for the nation. I am just as guilty. As we go into the next few days and weeks, no matter what happens, let’s trust in the Lord with all of our heart and lean not to our understanding of what we think the world should be, and in all of our ways, acknowledge Him and He will (nay He promises) He will direct our paths. Jesus can’t be un-elected, He is the Great I Am who can and will grant us peace. We only need ask, He never lies. Look for the watchmen on the wall, prepare as God leads you, and tell him who steals, kills and destroys to kick rocks in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Selah

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