John 18:36-37
36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
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I use to have a poem supporting one political presidential candidate but I have deleted it.
I was about to pay $10 and get a magnetic bumper sticker supporting one candidate but I have thought twice about that idea.
I was seriously thinking about contributing the max to one of the presidential campaigns but I have stopped lobbying Kim with that idea.
I was thinking about going door to door with fliers but cancel that idea.
Has my opinion changed? Nope.
Has my vote changed? Nope.
I still believe that one candidate is vastly superior to another candidate.
I still believe in voting.
I still believe in community involvement and engagement with our society.
God has not called us to be hermits.
So what has changed Brother Tony?
God's people have changed and God's Spirit is dealing with me.
I am observing many people getting carried away in the moment.
I am concerned.
I don't want to add to a delusion that is sweeping the nation.
One candidate is OBVIOUSLY BETTER than the other but...he ain't Jesus. He didn't die for my sins. He didn't get up from the grave for me and he didn't fill my heart and mind with his spirit. One candidate will get my vote but only God will get my GLORY!!!
So please family...go vote!!!!
Please family....vote for CHANGE because our country needs it!!!
As Disciples of Christ though, this is not our focus.
Jesus spent very little to absolutely no time involved in Roman or Jewish politics.
This is not how Jesus chose to change the world.
Jesus is my model.
Jesus changed and changes the world thru spirituality.
My Pastors pastor once said, "If you preach to a man's heart then you don't have to worry about a man's wallet."
When we as Disciples of Christ change the hearts, minds and spirits of our communities then that is CHANGE that I can believe in!!!!
Political change will only provide incremental improvement. Political change is necessary.
Politicians reflect what is inside the hearts and minds of the people.
When the hearts of the people are dirty then politicians will be dirty.
This is why it is fool hardy to trust politicians to change your life.
Do you want to change the world?
Then dig into your bible.
Do you want to change the world?
Then spiritually get on your knees and pray.(not necessarily physically)
Do you want to change the world?
Then develop stronger bonds of unity with other Disciples Of Christ.
Do you want to change the world?
Then share the truth of Christ in your life with someone in your circle.
Posted at: 22:23