September 08, 2008

Overcome the World

I am working on a long(ish) entry about many of the things swirling in my head these last few weeks amidst conventions and hurricanes and loss. But Pastor Greg Boyd already said it better (and more succinctly!):

True Believers and the Religion of Politics

I'm excited for this election, because I love politics and I love discussion. But I'm finding it hard to get worked up about it. Whoever wins is whoever wins, and it really doesn't matter to me all that much which way it goes. He's already overcome the world. He's already won!

John 16: 31-33 (The Message)
Jesus answered them, "Do you finally believe? In fact, you're about to make a run for it—saving your own skins and abandoning me. But I'm not abandoned. The Father is with me. I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I've conquered the world."

Posted by hannah at 11:13 AM