Well, election season is ratcheting up. To debate or not. To mail in ballot or vote in person. Ideas of one side vs the other. This policy vs that policy. What kind of rulers will our nation have? For the Christian, are we able to do as the bible prescribes, “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,” (1 Tim. 2:1–3) We ought to pray for our leaders, all three branches of the federal government, as well as our state leaders, down to our local officials. It had been our practice to put the names of our local officials on our prayer list, and I think we need to return to that practice. Don’t get me wrong, it is good to do your civic duty and vote, volunteer and support whichever candidate. But how much more important is prayer? How much more is it our civic duty to live our lives in a godly manner for the benefit of our communities? Because as we consider our text, I ask, Is it possible that God would judge a nation for its sins? Yes, we know that God holds each of us to account for our sins, but would he hold a nation accountable as a whole? And if He judges nations, are we at risk if not already so experiencing it? And if that’s so, what can we do? Is there any hope for our land?