This analysis by IFA Contributing Writer Mavourene Robinson is written for Maryland but has applications for us all in the wake of the election returns. 

Analysis. To most intercessors, it appeared that God’s choice for Maryland’s next governor was clear; we expected that our years of intercession would culminate with the election victory of Dan Cox and every America First candidates.   Now that we know this is not the outcome, we are confronted with an opportunity to demonstrate our trust in God’s timing.  Remembering “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” is always a ‘now’ word, how will we respond? (Isaiah 55:8-9)

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Unfortunately, Maryland is among the most radically liberal and progressive states in America and has been for decades.  Our rebellion did not begin in 2016.  For example, Maryland codified abortion into our constitution in 1991, ensuring that if the Supreme Court ever overturned Roe, our state can continue child sacrifice.  Still, during the Maryland Legislature’s 2022 Session, Democrats rose to another level of evil by writing bills legalizing perinatal infanticide, elder euthanasia, child brides, and codifying sexual exploitation into school curricula. After decades of swamp-level infiltration and control within every level of government, education, healthcare, social services, religion, media, infrastructure, and private industry, radical Communist and Progressive policy and agendas abound.  Unfortunately, many faith-based and parachurch organizations went along with this.

It seems that the overall wealth and comfort afforded to Maryland’s corrupt leaders and their beneficiaries has strengthened the establishment’s resolve to stay their anti-American course.  When exposed, few have been brought to justice and fewer have proven willing to go quietly into the night or to do the right thing.  We witness a rebellious, prideful, entitled nature. No remorse and no shame. Some would say they are stiff-necked people.

In prayer, I have been repeatedly reminded about God’s mercy that precedes His heavy hand of judgment when people refuse every opportunity to turn. I believe that this campaign cycle was one last opportunity for Maryland’s corrupt leaders, compromising churches’ voters, and the willfully uninformed to turn — to somehow relent and choose a better way. Instead, they have doubled down.

Biblically, the most wicked and rebellious of all, the stiff-necked all required severe humbling that led to repentance.  Personally, my turn toward Christ and Christ alone proceeded a breaking process whereby my only hope came when I cried out “Jesus, save me!”  Unfortunately, on the campaign trail and during prayerful observation I recognized that the vast majority still need to be brought to the end of themselves. I still believe that God will ultimately have Maryland.  However, more than the land, God desires to have the people of Maryland, the prodigals, know that He is God.  He wants a full, abundant harvest. Today begins the rest of Maryland’s breaking process.  We, His ecclesia, are the beneficiaries of God’s grace; chosen as ones who sow and water the fields.  God will get the increase.

What can we do?  We must resolve to praise the LORD and to continue evangelizing and contending for our faith.  Rather than withdraw, become offended by God, or engage in personal backbiting and attacks, together we must continue advancing.  How? Through spiritual warfare and active political engagement. We have already taken much ground.  We must not retreat.  Finally, we must prepare ourselves and our children for the opportunities to be the hands and feet of Christ toward those who will experience judgment in the months to come. Unless the LORD sends us to another place, we must stand strong in the power of His might until breakthrough manifests.

Will you accept this challenge? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Mavourene Robinson is a homeschool mom, author, and intercessor. A former Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), Mavourene began full-time ministry in 2014, campaigning for the Howard County Public Schools’ Board of Education in 2017/18 and the Maryland Senate in 2022. A life-long learner about the intersections of faith with international relations and domestic policy, Mavourene is actively engaged in intercession for family, government, education, and religion. Photo Credit: Jack Sharp on Unsplash.