Aligning Our Politics with the Kingdom of God: A Call to Discipleship

Let me share with you something that’s been heavy on my heart—how faith and politics, though they often feel like they’re at odds, can actually intersect in powerful ways when we view them through the lens of God’s Kingdom. In this new series, “Politics of the Lamb,” I’m not here to tell you how to vote or which side to choose. That’s not my role. Instead, I want to challenge all of us to think deeply about how we engage politically as followers of Jesus.

The truth is, we have a discipleship problem. For too long, we’ve allowed our political ideologies to be shaped more by culture and partisanship than by the Bible. That’s a serious issue. As disciples of Christ, our primary loyalty has to be to the Kingdom of God, not to a political tribe. So, let’s ask ourselves: Are my views aligned with Jesus’ teachings, or are they just echoing what I hear in the world around me?

Look at the time of Jesus. He lived in a politically charged environment, with various factions vying for control—Zealots, Pharisees, Essenes, and Herodians. But Jesus didn’t fit into any of their categories. His message was different. He wasn’t campaigning for power or control; He was campaigning for the truth of God’s Kingdom. And that’s what we need to focus on.

One of the most beautiful things about Jesus’ ministry is how He brought together people from vastly different political backgrounds—like Matthew the tax collector and Simon the Zealot. These two couldn’t have been more different, yet Jesus united them in a mission far greater than any political agenda.

That’s our calling, too. We’re not defined by our political affiliations. In Christ, we are one. So, this week, let’s make it a priority to spend more time in God’s Word and less time consumed by political noise. Let’s realign ourselves with the values of the Kingdom, where love, justice, and humility reign supreme.

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