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Lesson for us from disciples of Jesus' election to replace Judas

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National tallying centre, Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The general election is upon us and that means another opportunity to participate in deciding who will lead us for the next five years. Even though Christians are divided along tribal and other lines, there's still some discernment of God's sovereignty in the appointment of leaders.

The questions linger. Do we get the leaders that God chooses for us or does God let us choose leaders for ourselves? Are the candidates we elect today of God's making? Or shall get the leaders we deserve, as people often say. If God chooses leaders for us, does it even matter if we vote?

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