Where are your Allegiances?

 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Most of you know the quote about being in the world and not of it. This is so true.  When you accepted Christ's gift of salvation, you were removed from the world (spiritually now, physically to come). Your primary allegiance became, and is still to the Kingdom of God.  NOT THE USA or any other country!  Is it OK to be a good citizen, pay your taxes, obey the laws of the land? Absolutely! We are told to do so.  Romans 13: Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. 

The Word of God, the Holy Bible, exhorts us to try our best to live peaceably and quiet whenever possible. Romans 12:17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Is it OK to have opinions and strong feelings about political issues and party standings? Yes, if it does not supersede your primary allegiance.  As someone reminded me today (thank you Chase Duncan) that faith untested is not faith at all and like our pastor Jodi Van Rhee stated a couple of weeks ago, "God's got this!"

So no matter who gets elected or not.  We must use these trying times to show our neighbors and the rest of the world love of Christ by the way we love each other. REGARDLESS OF WHO IS ELECTED OR NOT. We must be unified in Christ.  Period.  

Ephesians 4:4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

He and His Kingdom are our primary love and our primary allegiance.  Please don't let your passion about civil affairs take you away from this.  I am praying for you.  God bless you all!

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