Forest Hills Baptist Church

Bringing glory to God by contending for His truth, multiplying servants of Jesus Christ, and caring for one another.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • New Here?
  • Connect
    • Hub Groups
    • Kids
    • Students
    • 1829
    • Wednesday Family Nights
    • Men
    • Women
    • Missions
    • ESL Conversation Class
    • Olivia’s Gift
  • About
    • Leadership
    • Beliefs
    • Service Times
    • Location
  • Resources
    • Live Stream
    • Sermons
    • RightNow Media
    • Documents and Forms
  • Give
  • The Path
  • Contact

Looking for Peace in All the Wrong Places

October 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

As Jesus approached the city of Jerusalem before his arrest and subsequent crucifixion, he cried over the city (Luke 19:41-42). The text gives us insight into what prompted this outburst of emotion. Jesus said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace…” Jesus was crying because Israel was in a desperate situation and they were looking for answers in all the wrong places. The people wanted Jesus to overthrow the Romans. But their real problem was not Rome – it was their sin. Jesus came to deliver them, but not in the way that they expected.

As I considered this scene, I couldn’t help but think of the current climate within the church of our day. I talk to many believers who are unsettled by recent legislation and anxious about the presidential elections. How can we control immigration and keep terrorists outside our borders? What if the next president appoints liberal judges to further turn the Supreme Court away from biblical morality? What can we do to slow the tide of racial tension in our country?

Is it possible that Jesus is crying as he looks out over us in our day? Is it possible that we are looking for peace in all the wrong places? Neither Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton will bring us peace. Neither the Democratic or Republican parties have the ability to resolve the racial conflicts and economic issues that face our country. No amount of legislation will halt the advance of radical Islam. No new law will curb the rising tide of sexual perversion.

Don’t get me wrong. Politicians and law enforcement officers all have an important role to play in God’s world. But it is the gospel alone that can change the human heart. So register to vote. Pray for your leaders. And do your duty as a responsible citizen. But look to the gospel of Jesus Christ as the only hope for humanity’s real problem.

Pastor Jeff

 

Photo credit: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Trump_%26_Clinton.jpg

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Election 2016, Elections, Hope, Peace, Sin

What to expect when you visit FHBC

FHBC Worship Team
We welcome you to join us for either of our services, and to come as you are!
Learn more about the atmosphere and worship service style at FHBC »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Watch / Listen Online

Podcast and Live Video Stream

The Path

The Path – Forest Hills Baptist Church

An online community where church members can connect with other church members, groups, events, and calendars.

Log on to The Path »

About FHBC

  • New Here?
  • Service Times
  • Our Faith
  • Our Leadership
  • Our Mission

Members

  • The Path
  • Online Giving
  • Photo Directory

COVID Guidelines

As of July 18, 2021, we are lifting all COVID guidelines.

Connect

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Forest Hills Baptist Church is a church in Grand Rapids, MI that focuses on gospel-centered teaching, worship, spiritual growth in the context of community, and reaching the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Forest Hills Baptist Church · 3900 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Copyright © 2023 · Log in