A Different Kind of Tea Party

As we near another election, people everywhere are excited by the Tea Party movement. This grass roots effort of ordinary people has become something to talk about. People are devoting their time and money, not to mention their energy, on becoming involved and "making a difference". They are fed up with the politics in Washington and want to put new people into office. "Take us back to the way things were," they cry! "Politics have ruined our government and the very core of our Constitution is under attack!"

Like them, I am concerned with the way that our government has been run. I am an American! I love the Constitution! I want to see our country go forward as "One Nation Under God". I have sent my husband off to war for this country, and now am prepared to send my son. I, too, am concerned with the direction that the country is going.

However, I am a citizen of another kingdom! My King reigns eternal, not just four years. Jesus has the power to bring about real change, change of the heart, eternal change. This kingdom includes people from all nations and all backgrounds. It makes no distinction between rich or poor, black or white, Democrat or Republican. Jesus only calls for His Church to love Him with all of their heart, and all of their soul, and all of their mind.

The Church, though, has turned away from its foundation. It's people seek politicians to solve their problems. They cry to be fed, but do not feed others. They cry for riches, but do not share with the poor. They cry for someone to love them, but do not share their love with the orphans and widows. They have become religious, squabbling over the law and the holy days. This, too, is the wrong direction.

What if the people of the Church found the time, money, and even the energy, to spend on the Kingdom of God? What if a Tea Party were to form of people who really love Jesus? These people would be concerned that we have changed from "the way things were." They would see that religion has ruined our Church and threatens the very core of our Covenant with God. They would understand that by changing hearts, all other changes will fall into place.

We need a Tea Party in the Church - something that will matter in eternity!