Be encouraged in heart and united in love.
– Colossians 2:2
The Presidential Election may be over but our nation is still reeling with heated emotions. With an election this close, half the voters in our country are disappointed. Some are so angry that they are lashing out with hateful words and actions. Where does this anger come from? Why is anger on the rise?
How are we to respond in violate political times? What are we to say when a co-worker won’t stop complaining about the near future or a neighbor opposes our views and gossips about us or a friend distances herself once she learns who you voted for?
The landscape of our country is divided between political parties, religious views, and lifestyle values. Even our churches are being divided based on denominations and inclusivity.
If you are feeling angry, worrying about upcoming changes, or overwhelmed by the climate of our country, remember that perfect love casts out fear (1John 4:18). The One who loves you perfectly is also your Savior, Redeemer, Counselor and Friend. His name is Jesus.
Imagine if Jesus came back tonight, how would He deal with all the tension, animosity, and heated emotions in the U.S.? I think He’d be exactly like He was when He was on earth the first time. Jesus walked with a diverse collection of people and consistently loved them all. He encouraged others to love God and each other by pointing to love as the greatest command (Mark 12:30-31).
Jesus lived a fully inclusive life. No one was off limits. Jesus invited women to travel with Him and touched diseased skin with His bare hands. Jesus united people in a hostile time with His constant kindness and consistent love. We can follow in His footsteps.
No matter whose anger you face or whatever media messages you receive, be encouraged in your heart to love others. Link arms with a few other followers of Jesus and be unified with them. Encourage one another and spur each other on to choose love even in these tumultuous times.
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