After the Vote: Citizens of a Higher Kingdom

“The Lord has established His throne in the heavens, and His kingdom rules over all.” — Psalm 103:19

Whether the party you supported celebrated or mourned this week, here’s what has not changed:

• - Christ still reigns.
• - The gospel is still true.
• - The church is still called to faithfulness
• - And our citizenship in heaven remains our deepest identity.

In a democracy, elections matter. But in the church, something matters far more: the unity of believers under the Lordship of Christ.

It’s not unusual for members of the same church to vote differently. That’s not a crisis, it’s a discipleship opportunity. If your first instinct is to distance yourself from a brother or sister based on how they voted, pause and remember: they are not your enemy. In fact, they are your family in Christ, purchased by the same blood, indwelt by the same Spirit, gathered under the same gospel.

As Mark Dever often reminds us: “The church is not built on cultural uniformity or political agreement, it’s built on the truth that Jesus is Lord.”

And as Charles Spurgeon once preached during a politically turbulent season:

“Let us ask ourselves the question, 'Have we the unity of the Spirit?' None can have it but those who have the Spirit, and the Spirit dwells only in new-born believing souls.”
Spurgeon pastored his people not to confuse spiritual unity with political uniformity. He knew that division often flourishes when hearts are more attuned to earthly power than heavenly citizenship.

So, how are you feeling this week?
If you’re deflated or angry, ask: Did I place too much trust in earthly leaders? Was my hope for a better future fixed on them, or God’s purpose through the church?
If you’re elated or triumphant, ask: Have I mistaken political victory for kingdom advance? Are those who voted differently honestly seeking to do good, or do I have ungracious assumptions of brothers and sister in Christ?

Let those emotions point you to where your hope and identity truly lie. In Christ, our joy, stability, and direction remain unchanged, regardless of who holds office.

So what now?

We pray for those in authority (1 Tim. 2:1–2).
We honour them, even if we didn’t vote for them (1 Pet. 2:17).
We obey God above all else (Acts 5:29).
And we stay close to one another in the church, guarding the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Our mission hasn’t changed:

• Preach the gospel.
• Make disciples.
• Build up the local church.
• Raise children in the Lord.
• Care for the weak and vulnerable.
• Speak truth in love.
• Stay humble, stay faithful.

Your vote may have been different than someone else’s in your pew. But your hope, your Saviour, and your marching orders are exactly the same.