Don’t Worry, there is ever Better News.
Every election matters.
It’s naive to say otherwise, but no political commentator’s election night announcement can beat the fact that we already have good news—the ultimate Good News. No candidate or party platform is more important than this. In the heat of a political moment, we tend to forget this truth. Confronted by the realities of unfairness and injustice, pain and atrocities, it’s easy to forget. Faced with difficult and overwhelming theological questions, it’s easy to forget. This is why we need to keep reminding ourselves the assurance of scriptures from the very lips of Jesus Himself:
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. (John 16:33)
Many Christians and non-Christians are at times behaving horribly in the ways they engage in our political discourse. If you want proof, you might find it by scrolling through your Facebook feed for five minutes. We accuse, vilify, and expect the worst from people who do not share our political mind-sets. Many of us have become alienated from family and friends because of this toxicity. Where does this come from, except a belief that a certain political ideology is the most important thing in life? Even believing that a certain political ideology is “God’s way”? Don’t take the bait. No one party is perfect, and no one party monopolizes the kingdom of God.
Even if one affiliates with a particular party, may we maintain a posture to collaborate, listen, hold accountable, and engage the political system all while understanding that the political system is not our ultimate hope or answer. In addition, we must never lose the courage or conviction to speak prophetically to a group of people because we are lured by the power associated with politics, a leader, or a political party.
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