Today's political world is filled with conflict. Left versus right. Red versus blue. Politicians are vying for your vote and support and make promises they have no intention of keeping or are unable to keep. The economy is in disarray and no one seems to have answers. Why is there so little to rely on?
It is not in God's plan for mankind to put trust in human government. Psalm 146:3 and 4 says, "Do not put your faith in nobles, nor in the sons of earthling man, to whom no salvation belongs. His spirit goes out, he goes back to his ground, in that day his thoughts do perish." Rather, mankind needs to look to Christ, whose rulership comes from his Father, Jehovah. His rulership is ever lasting, without end. Jesus has unique qualifications as first born of all creation and head of God's congregation of believers. We can have confidence in his rulership because he is fond of humankind. So great is Christ's love for all humans that he freely gave his life to attone for all our sins. His is a rulership of love.
Because he is rightfully our king, we should focus on his kingdom. Acts 4:12 confirms this. "Furthermore, there is no salvation in anything else, for there is not another name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must get saved." Jesus has been granted all authority in heaven and on earth. Philippians 2:9-11 states, "For this very reason God has exalted him to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name, so that in the name of Jesus every knee should bend of those in heaven and those on earth...and every tongue should openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father." What better government could there be? And there are no term limits to his kingship. Neither is there corruption or unkept promises and disappointments. Yes, the Kingdom of God is the answer.
Do we acknowledge Christ's position on a daily basis? We need to support the kingdom arrangement at all levels of our lives. Action is required. Christian loyalty is needed. This requires avoiding the taking of sides in political issues. God's kingdom is no part of this world. Involvment in political issues is a subtle way that we can be caught up in worldly affairs which are far removed from the things of God. It can distract us from the more important things of godly devotion and our service to God. By taking a stand for the Kingdom, we will receive many blessings. It is a source of refreshment.
As subjects of God's Kingdom, we will be treated lovingly. Justice, peace, and righteousness will prevail. It has Jehovah's seal of approval. No human government can compare to it. Christ will be a refreshing ruler to whom obedience will be joyful rather than oppressive.
