As the US prepares for the Presidential Inauguration Day, January 20th…
How beautiful upon the mountains
Are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things,
Who proclaims salvation,
Who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!
Isaiah 52:7
No matter who we voted for, fear and anxiety have no place in our lives if our hearts and minds are fixed upon King Jesus completely, we are abiding in His living Word, and we are accessing the power of the Holy Spirit. Nothing topples His throne or rule. There is no higher name than the Name of the Lord Almighty.
I have Christian friends on both sides of politics, and I see the value in both opinions. Yes, really, I do. However, we must recognize our true allegiance belongs ONLY to the Kingdom that is not of this world, just as Jesus Himself told us (John 18:36).
And the greatest characteristic of His Kingdom? Well, He told us.
Love.
Love your neighbor.
Love your enemies.
Love your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.
Anything less than exhibiting His love to all people is not worthy of His Kingdom.
So, may the church walk in unity around the One who holds the Universe in His hands. And may we walk in peace, proclaiming the healing and saving power of the Gospel as millions, who haven’t ever experienced political freedom and liberty, have been doing for generations, even at the expense of their own lives. Because…
Our God reigns!
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another;
as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
By this all will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another.
John 13:34-35