The Journey - St. Louis

Pastor Darrin Patrick continues the "Jesus &" series from the Gospel of Mark: Jesus & Politics.
In the information overload of American politics, Jesus' simple command to love one another is often absent. Amidst the incessant slandering, belittling, and grandiosity that invades our culture during the political season it's easy to numb ourselves, turn away from God's word, and join in with the pervading voices around us.
As believers we must remember that our calling is heavenly and our hope isn't in the rulers of this world. "For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come." [Hebrews 13:14]. Instead of engaging in the hype this political season, let's set our hearts on Jesus, praying continually for our leaders, for our country, and for God's will to be done, all-the-while recalling that we inherit a kingdom that cannot be shaken [Hebrews 12:28].
No matter the degree of incensed passion around us and no matter how involved we may become politically, God's will for how we're to conduct ourselves is clear: We must walk in love.