According to the American political system, the way to victory is through hate. Twist the words, tell parts of the truth, blame others, and hurl insults. Someone must think that it is working because it keeps happening, the same way, day after day, and election upon election. It makes me wonder, could someone use love to win?
The tone would be different. The campaign trail would be filled with talk of hope and encouragement. People would leave feeling good, ready to engage in their lives, and share with others. The crowds would grow larger and larger to listen to this unique message. Their listening would lead to renewal and transformation. These people would change the world.
But, not everyone wants to change. Some like their lives the way they are. Their lives are built on the system where money, status, and power matter. They will do anything to protect their way of life. Anything.
You already know the story. 2,000 years ago, there was a man that built his reputation on love alone. He didn’t get wealthy. Instead, he was robbed of everything, beaten, and spit upon. He didn’t gain status either. I’m beginning to see why nobody since has run on love. Why did he do it?
Jesus did it because love is his nature, there was no other way. He gave it all for you and me so that we can be here, today, living with hope, peace, and love. When we embrace his renewal and transformation, we become the people that can change the world.