The Morning After...
The Kingship of Christ which she
enjoys is unshaken by earthly elections and coups. The sea before the Throne at
the centre of this country is calm and ripple free – like crystal. China,
America, France, Britain – all these will come and go like the autumnal leaves
which decorate our streets and gardens. These institutions will soon be
forgotten. Christ and his Kingdom will remain.
Few American Christians were
positively excited about this election. They either reluctantly voted for Trump
(believing he was the lesser of two evils); held their nose and voted for
Hillary (believing she was the lesser); or refused to vote at all, citing
character flaws which made both unqualified for the office. America narrowed down her choices
to a candidate known for her deception and to a candidate known for his
lechery. America may not have gotten the election she wanted, but she got the
one she deserved. It is now the job of the church to pray for wisdom for Trump and those around him.
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Do not call
conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what they
fear, nor be in dread. But the Lord of hosts, him you shall honour as holy.
–Isaiah 8.12
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When I was a youth, I had
well-meaning adults tell me that I was too much of a dreamer. They said that
when I grew up I would be less idealistic - less focused on angels and more
focused on the economy. With respect to them, I’m afraid just the opposite has
happened. There was a time of naïve innocence when I got excited about big elections.
Like a lot of people, I’m older than I used to be. But I’ve never been less
troubled by the results of elections.
I’m not so bothered by the stock
market any more, but I’m quite concerned about treasure in Heaven. I do care
about the ideals which underpin the republic and democracy. But I no longer
look on with naïve innocence at republicans and democrats. I dream about the
New Jerusalem more than ever – but I’ve ceased to lose sleep over what happens
in Washington or London.
Christ has ascended to the right
hand of the Father where he is enthroned. It is his Nation that we are citizens
of and of which we are called to proclaim. He will judge the nations – reality
is not optional. In the long run, no one gets away with anything – all wisdom
will be justified and all stupidity condemned. All of the craziness encircling
us will one day be called to account for.
Do not be
shaken by what others are shaken by. In the midst of the roaring of the
political seas, let us walk confidently and wisely. Our strength is in the
prayer closet, not the White House.
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Some say we are in the "shmita" - a period when God will literally shake the nations.
ReplyDeleteA few shaken folks around this morning and some clergy saying very silly things. This post in contrast is grounded in God's understanding of the situation: thank you!