…so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth… (Philippians 2:10 ESV)
Nationalism and Hope
I begin every football game with hope. I hope my team will win. Even if I am not loyal to one of the competing teams, I will temporarily choose a team to like, so that I can watch the game with hope.
That same hope extends towards my country. I like my country. I appreciate my country. I enjoy my country. And so, in the words of Andre the Giant, “I hope we win.”
That same hope is even MORE true regarding my real citizenship in the Kingdom of God. (Philippians 3:20)I hope that God’s Kingdom wins. I hope it stretches from sea to sea, from mountain to mountain, from river to river, and from end to end. I hope that the Kingdom of God will be visibly triumphant.
And it will be.
Every knee will bow… both those that bow in joy, and those that bow in sorrow. Every knee will bow… both those that bow willingly, and those that bow in subjection. Every knew will bow… bot those that bow in hope, and those that bow in terror.
May it be soon, Lord Jesus.
Take the hope God grants us.