5 November

Today’s the day when in 1952 General Dwight D Eisenhower swept to victory in the American presidential elections with the largest number of popular votes ever recorded for a presidential candidate. His popularity among the American people as a military hero, having commanded his country's troops through Europe during World War II, was translated into a landslide of over 31 million votes.

The challenge for Christians is to welcome Jesus to rule over us with such enthusiastic acclaim. When we first start walking with him we name him as our ‘Lord’ but it’s easy to forget that as time goes by. And that’s precisely why peter says this in his first letter:

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

Maybe you have voted Jesus out of office in your life so he is no longer ruling over you. If so, are you ready to set him apart as Lord once again today?