Kingdom or kingdom: Which do you serve?

Last night at The Well we talked about Elephant in the Room number two: politics. When talking about Church and politics we focus on Matthew 6:9-10 “This, then, is how you should pray: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”


The first of the two truths looked at: it’s about Kingdom, not kingdom. Yes the same word, but there is a difference. The Kingdom with a capital K is the Kingdom of God. The second kingdom with a lower case k is the one that we live in on earth. Jesus came to the kingdom, not to better it, but to create and entirely new Kingdom. He made it possible for us to get glimpses of heaven and to focus of God’s Kingdom. It is important to remember that when the kingdom, not the Kingdom, is the source of your happiness, it will also be your source of greatest pain when it’s lost. Throughout the political world, there are some things that pass and others that don’t and when something doesn’t go the way we want, it will all still be okay because this isn’t it. Focus on the right Kingdom.

The second truth is that it’s about action, not politics. Jesus, not politics, changes people. As followers of Christ, we should be focused on God’s Kingdom and bringing it to earth. We should be showing His love to those around us. God’s agenda is to care about others. Government created programs because the Church dropped the ball. We are called to serve our community. Do not wait for the kingdom to make changed, be a part of the Kingdom and be a part of the solution. Be set apart from the rest and show God’s love by serving the community around you.

Remember that whether the policy passes or doesn’t pass, be a part of the solution.

God is amazing. Hope everyone has a fantastic rest of the week.