Jesus was not a political activist. Jesus was a spiritual activist. Jesus understood the sinful nature and this is why His ministry focused on changing people’s cold hearts into hearts of love. Slavery was very common in Christ’s time and women had no rights. The Jews hated the Romans and the Romans hated the Jews.
Yet, Jesus did not start a movement to free Israel, nor did He condemn slavery or seek equal rights for women. Rather, Jesus went to the core of the problem. He showed people how to love one another for love can overcome the virus of the sinful nature. He showed what the human heart can be and should be.
Jesus promised, "the meek will inherit the Earth." A free society is coming, a society truly free from the virus of sin. In the meantime, Paul wrote, "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’ " (Hebrews 13:5)
We are living at a time when sin and rebellion has reached critical mass. I believe that the world has passed the point of no return. This means, corporately speaking, that spiritual reformation and repentance will not be possible until the wrath of God begins (the seven trumpets of Revelation).
As I see it, the whole world is on a runaway freight train – not just the USA. No man or political party can save us from the painful consequences that are coming. Our problems are far too complex and there is no human remedy. The Bible says ". . . no king is saved by the size of his army and a horse is a vain hope for deliverance, despite all its great strength it cannot save."(Psalm 33:16,17)
The best thing that any citizen can do at this late hour is to embrace the Lord and obey His commands. "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:33,34)
Turn off the radio and refuse to listen or engage in political dissension. Pray for our political leaders. Turn off the TV and spend more time studying your Bible. Help someone in need. Go out of your way to show kindness and compassion. Send a gift to a charity. Read a story to a child. Walk with the Lord, pay attention to whatever God sets before you. Get out and stay out of debt. Tell the truth in all cases.
Jesus said, "Love one another." This is the revolution that we really need. "And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature." (Romans 13:11-14)
Jill Soto
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