Monday, September 13, 2010

Christ, Conquest & Church



Lord Christ,

Let us be clear about your declaration to the Jewish authorities.

They asked:
Are you God’s anointed one?

And you answered:
I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power and coming with the clouds of heaven. (Mark 14:61-62)

It’s a declaration you made to the church, not to the government.

Maybe we are misguided to mark history solely by political movements and governments, by conquerors and conquests.

Because across history, the Church (however imperfect it may be) is your chosen instrument of global redemption.

Jesus, you conquered sin and death, and your conquest across generations is the human heart.

Include me, Lord Christ, in that great movement. How can I serve your church today? Amen.


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