JESUS for PRESIDENT

          JESUS For President and All Other Options MUST Bow Down AND Worship
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Why I will not vote for you because you pray in public, regularly attend a church or say "God Bless America" after every speech


If you are a Christian, may i kindly suggest that before you vote PLEASE watch and listen to minutes 35-55 and put it on repeat until you understand it.

The words before the link are my reflection after listening to this lecture in light of the 2016 U.S. Presidential elections.

Jesus claim to be LORD is the WORD we choose to TRUST and OBEY.

I refuse to be enticed by the lure of democracy as offering "Christian" presidents, senators and congressmen who we can fully trust and obey to fulfill nationalistic idolatries and desires because we refuse to suffer in following a crucified messiah.

Voting is easy, dying daily is not.

Never confuse the "Christian WE" with an "American WE" or a "Kenyan WE" 

I repent of my idolatry of earthly citizenship(s)

I refuse to presume or assume that Christian leaders or leaders who claim to be Christian have rightly interpreted The WORD of God and will seamlessly and properly use their position to rule rightly.

The politics of Jesus are a challenge that must be first lived in community and cannot be infused into a nation's day-to-day operations simply by voting in people who claim to be Christian or are the "most closely Evangelical option" as endorsed by your pastor or smartest theologian relative, friend, blogger or podcast.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zV5v6vqXQk

STANLEY HAUERWAS: Church Matters lecture at Wheaton College, Illinois

Published on Aug 12, 2015

April 5, 2013

Reflection on Acts 1

Reflection on Acts 1

Jesus' life, death, resurrection and teachings are a historical fact.

21 Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”

(Acts 1:21-22)

Jesus gives us the Holy Spirit (the Spirit of God living and working in us) to em-power us for day to day life.

4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

(Acts 1:4-8)

Jesus' resurrection and ascension is a historical fact witnessed by many of his followers.

3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

(Acts 1:3)

Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God after his resurrection which proves that the work he came to do on earth did not just end at his crucifixion.

3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.

(Acts 1:3)

Jesus promises the Holy Spirit of God as a gift to those who follow him as his disciples and apostles.

4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”

(Acts 1:4-5)

Jesus tells his disciples to be witnesses for him in every town, city and place in every part of the earth.

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

(Acts 1:8)

May we tell the story of Jesus and witness to his life, death and resurrection to everyone we meet, work and live with.

May we live in light of the fact that Jesus' life, death and resurrection is the reality of what believing in him and following him entails: A life completely dedicated to glorifying God in every aspect of how we live and what we say and do.

Reflection on John 21

Reflection on John 21

Jesus shows us a BETTER person to believe.
                  Jesus shows us a BETTER person to love.
                                Jesus shows us a BETTER person to follow.

Jesus' resurrection is a call to BELIEVE him, 
Jesus' resurrection is a call to LOVE him and 
Jesus' resurrection is a call to FOLLOW him.



Jesus shows us that true life is to believe him. Believe IN him, his life, death and resurrection.

7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 

8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.

9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.

10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” 

11 So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.”None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 

13 Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14 This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.

(John 21:7-14)

Jesus shows us that full life is to love him. Love Jesus for who he is and what he does for us.

17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”

Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”

Jesus said, “Feed my sheep. 18 Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 

19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him,“Follow me!”

(John 21:17-19)

Jesus shows us that real life is to follow him. Faithfully follow Jesus through easy and tough times.

20 Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”) 21 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”

22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” 

23 Because of this, the rumor spread among the believers that this disciple would not die. But Jesus did not say that he would not die; he only said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”

(John 21:20-23)

Reflection on John 20

Reflection on John 20

Jesus shows us a BETTER resurrection.

Jesus' death and resurrection shows us that life in him is a BETTER existence, a GREATER experience than ANY and ALL experiences, happinesses and joys that we might encounter in our lives.

Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!”

3 So Peter and the other disciple started for the tomb. 4 Both were running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent over and looked in at the strips of linen lying there but did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came along behind him and went straight into the tomb. He saw the strips of linen lying there, 7 as well as the cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ head. The cloth was still lying in its place, separate from the linen. 8 Finally the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went inside. He saw and believed. 9 (They still did not understand from Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.) 10 Then the disciples went back to where they were staying.

(John 20:1-10)

Jesus' resurrection shows us his power over death.

17 Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”

(John 20:17)

Jesus' death and resurrection shows us that life in Jesus is death to our old life without him and the beginning of a new life.

26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

The Purpose of John’s Gospel

30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

(John 20:26-31)

Reflection on John 19

Reflection on John 19

Jesus shows us a BETTER authority.

Jesus shows us that God is a BETTER power, a GREATER power than ANY and ALL earthly powers, authorities, systems and governments.

8 When Pilate heard this, he was even more afraid, 9 and he went back inside the palace.“Where do you come from?” he asked Jesus, but Jesus gave him no answer. 

10 “Do you refuse to speak to me?” Pilate said. “Don’t you realize I have power either to free you or to crucify you?”

11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.”

12 From then on, Pilate tried to set Jesus free, but the Jewish leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.”

(John 19:8-12)

Jesus assures us that God is the overall authority even when it seems that the powers, authority and systems of the world are more powerful than God.

Jesus shows us that even the killing, executions and assassinations carried out by earthly governments, militaries, systems and authorities cannot overcome God's power and authority.

28 Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

(John 19:28-30)

May we see that when Jesus said, "It is finished" He meant he had conquered death. Jesus has completed the task God gave him to live and glorify him on earth as the Saviour and Redeemer who reconciles God and humans and ushers in the eternal Kingdom of God.

May we always see that dying for Jesus is never dying in vain.

May we always live without fear of death because Jesus has conquered death by dying for us.

May we always live without fear of death because Jesus has overcome death by dying in our place.

May we always see Jesus' death as the FACT and REALITY of new life, a resurrected life in Him.

Reflection on John 18

Reflection on John 18

Jesus shows us a BETTER way to suffer.

Jesus teaches us a BETTER way to accept suffering...(not weakly resigned and dejected but redemptively trusting God to work it out for our good.)

Jesus teaches us to drink the cup of suffering.

10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)

11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”

12 Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people.

(John 18:10-12)

We often do everything we can to avoid suffering.

We often do everything we can to avoid suffering even when it will help others avoid suffering themselves.

We often avoid suffering because we are cowardly.

We often avoid suffering because we want an easier path that involves less work, effort and pain. 

We often avoid suffering because we want someone else to suffer if they can take our place.


When Jesus is arrested, he tells Peter to put away his sword and not to fight back and resist.

Jesus accepts his drink of suffering so that when we suffer we will not lose hope.
Jesus accepts his cup of suffering so that when we suffer we will know that he knows what we are going through and he walks with us THROUGH the pain and suffering we will face in life.

May we see that Jesus' suffering ensures that all our suffering is not hopeless. 

May we see that our suffering is redeemed by the fact that Jesus suffered so that our eternal life will triumph over all the earthly pain and suffering we will go through.

May we see that our suffering will be redeemed when we see that the rejection Jesus suffered ensures that God has accepted us and will not reject us.

Reflection on John 17

Reflection on John 17

Jesus shows us a BETTER way to pray.

Sometimes we focus only on praying for ourselves and neglect to pray for others. 
We neglect to pray for fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus to be protected from evil.
We neglect to pray for people who are not in relationship with Jesus to be protected from evil.

Jesus lovingly prays to God to protect us and keep us safe by the power of his name.

Jesus lovingly asks God to keep us safe from the Evil One.

Jesus lovingly prays that God will dedicate us to himself.

13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 
14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 
15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 
16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 
17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 
18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.

(John 17:13-18)

May we always pray for God to sanctify us through the work of Jesus and the Holy Spirit in our lives.

May our lives be lived solely to KNOW God and be in deep and open communion with Jesus.

May we be dedicated to God by means of truth.

May we be dedicated to God by being dedicated to listening to his word which is truth.

May we be united in our fellowship with each other and our worship of God so that we are united as Jesus and God are united.

May we be complete and find complete contentment, satisfaction and our true selves ONLY when we find complete-ness in Jesus.