The Apprentice has been fired from his job as President. The Democrats, considered by many Republicans to be Godless, have been given the job. So, can Christians focus on Jesus now as our leader? Please?!
Many times over the last few years I've pointed out that as Christians, some things need to be remembered.
There are always distractions. Things that take us away from God. Or forget about God. It's a fallen world. Stuff happens.
But over the last several years, it feels like Donald Trump. the apparent darling of many on the religious right, have taken us way too far from God. Christians were led to focus on the politics of hatred and divisiveness. And non-Christians were led to believe that Trump's actions that were loved by far too many Christians actually represent what we believe.
Now that he's not President anymore, can we please get past this?
Update on December 5, 2021, more than a year after Trump lost the election, I'm sorry to say the answer to my question is no. We just can't seem to ignore Trump and speak out enough against the things he says and does that are so much the opposite of what Jesus taught.
Our leader should be Jesus Christ.
Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Eph 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will— 6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. 9 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment—to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
Eph 1:11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.
All Christians, together, under one head, Christ.
Can Christians focus on Jesus now? We really should, you know.
We are part of the Kingdom of God.
A Tree and Its Fruit
Mt 7:15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.
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Remember that God places all nations’ leaders in their positions of authority. Best not be badmouthing any of them. Focus on Jesus?
The thing is, Jesus can put a leader in authority to teach us a lesson. The Bible is full of examples where leaders were allowed to come to power to teach Israel a lesson about not following Him – and to get them to return to Him. When leaders are against what the Bible says, especially when they claim to be supporting Christian “values”, best to know if there’s something we need to learn about them and us.
We should never be afraid to examine and ask questions. The truth sets us free, not blind allegiance to anyone who claims to be Christian. Many of the issues today have two sides. Both could have some validity for Christians. And both could have some pitfalls for Christians. There’s nothing wrong with knowing that. I think it’s better to know.
There are no easy answers. We can only know what we believe and why we believe it by asking questions without fear of retribution or reprisals as we work out what we believe. As we try to remember that Jesus told us He desires mercy and love.