tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25271381.post5945480184371670167..comments2023-10-18T03:16:13.146-07:00Comments on Already/Not Yet: Annexation, A Kingdom PerspectiveAlready/Not Yethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00111209739476663210noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25271381.post-64764303411468561422008-01-08T15:33:00.000-08:002008-01-08T15:33:00.000-08:00Although my speech was like a scene out of "Mr. Sm...Although my speech was like a scene out of "Mr. Smith goes to Washington" and moved several Council members emotionally, it unfortunately did not have the same result. We later discovered that the Council had already worked behind the scenes and was conducting the public session only out of legal obligation.<BR/><BR/>Nevertheless, I was able to expose the "kingdom of the world," which is based on power, domination, and greed, by offering an alternative kingdom of God solution, which is founded on the principle of justice.<BR/><BR/>Temporary victory cannot be the measure of success. We must never forget that governmental powers unfairly executed Jesus. But Jesus placed his faith in the Father, who raised him from the dead and vindicated him.<BR/><BR/>We should not be surprised when the world opposes us when we challenge its power. In fact, we should expect the same treatment as our Lord. Our hope is always in the resurrection. When the king returns all injustices will be righted.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, Christians must band together as kingdom citizens and offer the world a glimpse of an alternate society. We must model the kingdom always and yet prophetically challenge ungodliness whenever possible.Already/Not Yethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111209739476663210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25271381.post-73707228870717341752008-01-08T11:36:00.000-08:002008-01-08T11:36:00.000-08:00And what was the city council's reaction? Did they...And what was the city council's reaction? Did they annex?<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>Wolf Paulwnpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18231515296470375310noreply@blogger.com