"For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." Philippians 3:20
We hear a lot about
being "politically correct" these days. Much of it is good and some
is debatable. But today I am thinking about a different way to be
"politically correct."
Throughout the New
Testament, we are called to a different way of life . . . a higher calling that
is separate from the world. 1 Peter 2:9 tells us, "But you are a chosen
generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you
may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His
marvelous light." We are members of the Kingdom of God and our politics is
that of the Almighty King Jesus.
So with this political
structure, are we politically correct? Are we answering the call our Leader has
for us? Are we recognizing and living by the Spiritual Laws of this Kingdom?
The lesson the Lord
showed me in my meditations during the Daniel Fast is that while most of us
proclaim Christ, we are not living as fully in Him as we can. Too much of the
world distracts us from the glorious life we could have if we were sold out for
the Kingdom of God. That doesn't mean we'd be living in monasteries or
communes. But it does call us to a life of faith that is different from what we
have known before.
I have to ask if I
truly consider myself a member in a "chosen generation, a royal
priesthood, a holy nation, and His own special people." Or do I feel more
like an American or a Washingtonian? Of what nation do I consider my land?
If I were politically
correct in the "holy nation" I would have total trust in my King,
believing His every Word and following His every lead. My heart would be full
of peace and I would make love my aim. I would believe more, worry less and
have complete confidence in my future no matter what condition the economy is
in or if my circumstances are stretching.
For me, I want to be
politically correct in the Kingdom to which I am called. I realize even as I
write this message that my flesh needs more renewing and my spirit more
training. What I know for sure is that I won't hear my King arguing on a
campaign platform against His opponent (who is already defeated), nor will I
have a vote as to whether something really is or is not politically correct. In
the Holy Nation, the King is always right, always fair and always looking out
for me! That's the nation I want for my life, my seed, and my seed's seed.
Be blessed.
(From Daniel-Fast.com by Susan Gregory- Author, Speaker, Christian Life Coach)
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