We love to have Jesus on our side when it comes to our political agendas, whether it’s for a cause or a candidate... In Mark 11, Jesus enters Jerusalem, allowing the political figures to make their rulings. He didn’t enter the city riding high upon a regal horse or luxuriously reclining in a comfortable carriage. Jesus entered the city on a donkey. Not the way political powers of the day usually traveled. In biblical times the donkey was a symbol of peace. No one fought wars on a donkey, and pity the political figure who mounted one. A donkey was too small for war and too humble to garner prestige. As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, people gathered along the road waving palm branches and exclaiming, Hosanna, or “save us.” Many of the people waved and yelled out of misaligned political interest. They wanted Jesus to take power. And He did. Just not in the way they expected. He was on a death march, not a political parade. Jesus was clear during His compassionate life that His allegiance was to one kingdom. He was loyal to only one party. His allegiance was to the Kingdom of God that swallows up the earthly kingdoms we too often give our attention and affections to. At times politics and compassion overlap, providing opportunities for Christians to fight for people within the framework of politics, serving the kingdom amidst a kingdom.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:52:32 +0000
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