by Victor Chen

Two candidates stood before the people. One seemingly represented the interests of God’s people and their hope to usher God’s kingdom to the world.

The other candidate seemingly represented peace for the world and hope for unity amidst a divided nation. 

Which candidate did you support?

Before you answer, let me tell you the results of this “election”.

The people vote to crucify Jesus. The messiah is defeated by the Roman government he was supposed to overthrow.

The end…

Or was it?

Whether you were happy with the results of the 2020 election or still upset about it, take note of what happened when Jesus was condemned. 

The story didn’t end. It wasn’t over for God’s people.

A political defeat for Jesus resulted in victory for the Lord. The kingdom of God wasn’t squashed. It exploded.

Hope didn’t die. He rose from the grave. 

Promised political peace was short-lived. But the Prince of Peace lives far past the fall of the temple and the Roman empire.

So wherever you stand on the political spectrum, remember that our God reigns. God’s Kingdom operates on a different trajectory than what is happening politically in our country. So please pray for our leaders yet remember, in God we trust.

And take heart, for our King has overcome.

”I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 (ESV)