Everyone is still talking about Trump.
We have a King, his name is Jesus. Why do we or did we need to get entangled with an earthly king? If we are looking for peace and safety from an earthly king we are degrading our heavenly King. He's ready and willing to intercede for us in ways we don't realize.
Earthly kings can't protect you. Most have hidden agendas. They can't heal your diseases or protect you in ways as Jesus has. Ever look back over your life and seen the times that God brought you through a tough situation? I have.
We were never promised a safe journey but rather we were told we were sheep for the slaughter. We were warned about counting the cost. Christians have always had a target on their back. We've never been promised peace and safety. Jesus said he would be with us. Turning the other cheek is not the way the world does things. Letting others have your cloak if they sue you seems out of place today as well. Why do we run after money and things?
Jesus was showing us something far different than what the world sees. He knew the world was without a savior. He knew it needed help. He came to save the world, to make a way where there was none. He didn't come to destroy everyone for their disobedience. He came to take the wrong; and that's our lot as well. We're not called to destroy others but to be the salt of the earth, to stand in the gap, to extend that hand. Haven't we always needed a hand?
We are promised the Kingdom and we are citizens of that kingdom already. Are we trying to maintain one on the side here on earth by helping choose an earthly king? Who are we who think that the right man in office will delay the coming of Jesus that much more? Are we sure we even want Jesus to return?
We've all been slack in looking at our heavenly King. Have we prepared the congregation for what's ahead or we giving them false hope in an earthly king? Are we keeping them from entering the Kingdom of God because of our earthly interests? It's time for all of us to sit at the feet of Jesus and seek truth and truth alone. Toss those weekly internet sermons in the garbage.
