Giving Glory and Honor to Father God and His Son, Jesus
Giving Glory and Honor to Father God and His Son, Jesus
How are we, as Americans, giving glory and honor to Father God and His only begotten Son, Yeshua (Jesus), in the midst of our current political and cultural climate?
Yeshua endured unimaginable suffering so that we could be forgiven. But forgiveness is not passive—it requires a heart that longs for transformation. To honor Him, we must choose to turn away from division, fear, and hostility, and instead walk in the mercy He freely offers.
The social shifts we see today echo patterns from the past, particularly the atmosphere of 1933 Germany. History teaches us that when people rely solely on human strength to resist destructive tides, their efforts often collapse. Our strength must come from a higher source.
When Yeshua walked the earth, He loved without boundaries. He embraced the broken, the poor, the outcast, and the overlooked. If we are to endure what lies ahead, we must reflect that same love—not only in belief, but in action.
“In the face of such darkness, we look to figures like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian who modeled what courageous faith looks like when society loses its way. Bonhoeffer understood that true grace is not ‘cheap’; it demands that we stand for truth even when it is dangerous. He believed the church’s role was not to retreat from the world, but to protect the vulnerable. By choosing ‘costly grace’ over silent complicity, he showed us that our ultimate allegiance belongs to God’s kingdom of love, not to any earthly power.”
“This kind of courage begins with how we steward our own hearts. As I wrote in Giving and Taking Energy , we must decide whether we will drain hope from a room or provide the spiritual fuel that sustains a community through trial.”
Building Community Through the Quaker Model
One way to embody this “love that acts” is by reimagining how we gather. The Quaker Friends Meeting offers a powerful model for forming communities rooted in peace, equality, and divine guidance.
Waiting Worship: Instead of a structured service, Friends Meetings begin in silence. Participants “wait upon the Lord,” listening for the Inner Light—the Holy Spirit—rather than following a predetermined program.
Equality and the Priesthood of All Believers: There is no single presiding authority. Anyone moved by the Spirit may speak. Every voice matters. Every person is valued.
A Commitment to Peace: This format strips away the noise of political and social division, allowing people to meet one another in shared humanity and divine truth.
By embracing quiet listening, mutual respect, and communal discernment, we can build neighborhoods that are resilient, compassionate, and unified. We honor God not through fear or reaction, but through communities that seek His will together.
— John 13:34 (NIV)
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