There are few things as divisive as politics... because nothing divides like fear. So, the question for Jesus' followers is this: Are you willing to evaluate your politics through the filter of faith rather than create a version of faith that supports your politics? Jesus didn't call everyone to agree on everything, but He did command His followers to be united by unconditional love. In John 17, Jesus prayed for UNITY. This powerful prayer reflects His desire for Followers to be united in love, purpose, and spirit, despite our differences. It encourages us to rise above these differences, loving each other unconditionally, as Christ loved us, and reminds us in John 13:34-35, "As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another as I have loved you." By praying for unity, we invite God's grace to bind us together, allowing us to model Christ’s love to the world, even in the face of division. So let me ask this, Why would we, as followers of an Eternal King, allow ourselves to be divided by temporary political systems, temporary political leaders, and temporary political platforms? Christ's Church, let's show the world truly what it means to love like Christ and have the Unity that He prayed for us.
- Pastor Jason