I watched the news a couple days ago and people were voting on what flag to fly in a public space for the next year. Hundreds of people--Christian people--voted to wave the Christian flag. They waved little flags in their seats as they listened to debate and cast their votes. I wondered what Jesus would think of these "disciples." I'm sure good people were flag-waving, but I couldn't help but think that Jesus would call us on the carpet. Have you fed the hungry today? Have you served the poor? Have you sacrificed something you want for the welfare of someone else, even someone who is undeserving?
Jesus didn't bring a flag and power to the world. He brought service and God's love. A bunch of metaphorical flag-waving goes on at Christmas...keep Christ in...war on Christmas...reason for the season...
It's an interesting question to ask. Would Jesus have fought for the flag?
Merry Christmas everyone!
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