To him was given dominion and glory and kingship, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that shall not pass away, and his kingship is one that shall never be destroyed.” vs. 14
Daniel 7:13-14
One of the consolations that the losers have in our elections is that the winners aren’t going to be around forever. Even while we’re appalled at the policies and regulations that come with a change in regime, we know that nothing in our politics or government is permanent. We can rejoice or endure but in a few years’ things will be different. But not so with our Lord Jesus Christ! Early believers took these words from Daniel as a confirmation of what they already believed about the kingdom of God. And to a large extent this is what we continue to trust is true. We are citizens of different nations, but our first allegiance is to Christ, the One who is the head of the Body. This loyalty transcends party spirits and has no connections to Christian nationalism. Membership in the Body is spread around the world, and in that Body the Spirit of Jesus continues the work of reconciliation and sanctification. And one day, we have come to believe, there will be an Omega Point, a coming together of all that exists, and our final resting place will be in the Divine Presence, completely free from the brokenness of our beautiful world.
Thought for the Day: Where do I see evidence of Christ’s lordship?
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