November 21, 2008

I am reading Brian McClaren's book, Finding Our Way Again and enjoying it! At the beginning he shows how Judaism, Islam and Christianity share relationship with Abraham and also share ancient spiritual practices, such as pilgrimmage, prayer, fasting, etc. It really is fascinating. I am interested in seeing Christ-followers formed, conformed, and transformed into the image of their Savior! Luke 6:40 says: "A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher."(NRSV) What would the world look like if Christians began to look like, act like, live like, actually be like their Savior? Lord, let it be so in me!

God is Sovereign!

Whether or not Obama is God's choice for our nation or not, I can't say. However, I do know that God is Sovereign! Now, my job as a Christian is to pray for President-elect Obama just as I have been praying for President Bush. I am reminded of a statement by Chuck Colson who said: "The Kingdom of God is not ushered in on Airforce One." The Kingdom of God is realized through God's people praying and living "Your Kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10 NRSV). Does that include being involved in the political process? of course. However, the Body of Christ has been given a mandate to love as Christ loved (John 13:34-35). Lord, let it be so!