Key Scripture:
“My kingdom is not of this world.” — John 18:36 (KJV)
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Introduction
When Jesus walked upon the earth, the Roman Empire ruled with power, structure, and great cruelty. Their governance touched every corner of daily life. They imposed heavy taxation, suppressed freedom, and executed those who resisted their authority. Yet, even under such a dominating political system, Jesus did not commit Himself to political resistance, rebellion, or activism. He did not seek Rome’s downfall, nor did He attempt to reform the political system of His day. His focus was unbroken. His mission was divine. His eyes were fixed on the will of His Father.
This truth holds profound meaning for believers today. We live in a time where politics has become the focus of many hearts and minds. Nations rise and fall. Leaders come and go. Campaigns ignite passion, debate, division, and sometimes hatred. Many who say they belong to Christ are now consumed with political identity, political arguments, and political loyalty. Some are more attached to their political party than to the Kingdom of God.
But Christ has shown us a better way. His example calls us to rise above the earthly systems and seek first the kingdom of God. Politics is a system of the world. The Kingdom of God is eternal. When we lose sight of the eternal and invest our faith in human systems, we drift away from the heart of God.
The lesson before us calls the believer to refocus— to examine where loyalties, hopes, and expectations have been placed. For the true disciples of Christ, the call remains unchanged: Do the will of the Father.
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The Focus of Jesus Was the Father’s Will
Jesus came with a clear sense of divine mission. Even when men around Him sought political freedom from Roman oppression, Jesus pointed to a greater liberation. The liberation of the soul.
“For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of Him that sent me.”
— John 6:38 (KJV)
He did not respond to political pressure. He did not allow public expectation to distract Him. The Father’s purpose governed His life, His teaching, His actions, and even His silence before Pilate.
A disciple of Jesus is called to walk in that same clarity of purpose.
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Politics as a Snare to the Soul
Politics promises change, power, progress, and solutions. Yet it is built on the foundation of human effort, human ambition, and human limitation. When a believer becomes consumed with political matters, something begins to shift in the heart. The eyes move from Christ to man. The foundation of hope slowly transfers from the eternal to the temporary.
“Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm…”
— Jeremiah 17:5 (KJV)
Politics is not merely a social structure; it is a spiritual snare. It tempts the believer to rely on human strength instead of God’s sovereignty. It shapes attitudes, conversations, and identities. And slowly, subtly, it erodes trust in God. Faith that once rested in Christ becomes redirected toward leaders, governments, legislation, and national outcomes.
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When Trust in God is Replaced
Once trust in God is displaced, the heart begins to drift. Even a believer who once walked in the fear of God can be overtaken by political passion. The voice of God becomes faint. The urgency of prayer diminishes. The hunger for Scripture fades. The desire to serve Christ grows dull.
“Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”
— Matthew 6:21 (KJV)
The danger is not in observing national affairs but in placing hope in them. The Kingdom of God does not advance through political systems; it advances through transformed hearts, surrendered lives, and obedience to Christ.
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Comfortable Seasons Reveal the Heart
History shows that when nations prosper and political order seems stable, people become comfortable. In comfort, many forget God. They become self-sufficient, self-seeking, and self-loving. Prosperity without spiritual discipline leads to pride, and pride leads to rebellion against God.
“When Jeshurun grew fat, he forsook God who made him.”
— Deuteronomy 32:15 (KJV)
In every generation, spiritual decline has often begun in times of comfort rather than hardship. When politics appear favorable, men do not turn to God—they turn inward. They build their own agendas, desires, and pleasures. And in doing so, they distance themselves from the Lord who called them.
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God Gives Nations the Leaders They Deserve
When a people forget God, when they exalt themselves and turn away from righteousness, God responds by giving them rulers who reflect the condition of their hearts.
“And He gave them a king in His anger.”
— Hosea 13:11 (KJV)
Leadership is a mirror. When a nation is rebellious, arrogant, and spiritually blind, God allows leaders who intensify those conditions. Not to destroy the people, but to humble them—so they may return to Him.
The judgment of God is often not fire from heaven. It is leadership.
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The False Christ of Comfort
When men prioritize personal gain, political identity, and self-preservation, they create a version of Jesus who agrees with them. A Jesus who does not confront sin. A Jesus who does not demand surrender. A Jesus who accepts pride, worldliness, and compromise.
This is not the Christ of Scripture.
This is another Jesus, a counterfeit messiah.
Millions follow this alternative Christ because He does not require repentance. He allows them to remain as they are. But the end is spiritual ruin.
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Summary
The believer is not called to transform the world through politics, but to demonstrate the Kingdom of God through obedience, love, holiness, and truth. The world is passing away, but the Kingdom is eternal.
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Conclusion
Let your eyes be fixed not on earthly systems but on Christ. Nations rise and fall. Governments change. But the purposes of God stand forever.
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Call to Action
Return your trust to God.
Withdraw your heart from political obsession.
Seek first the Kingdom of God.
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Final Word of Encouragement
God has not abandoned His people.
The Kingdom is advancing.
Your place is secure in Him if your eyes remain fixed upon Christ.
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Salvation Prayer
Lord Jesus, I come to You today acknowledging that I have trusted in many things besides You. Forgive my sins and cleanse my heart. I believe that You died for me and that You rose again. I surrender my life to You. Be my Savior, my Lord, and my King. Teach me to follow Your ways and to find my hope in You alone. Amen.
