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I love Jesus and try to live by his teachings, even if I may not meet the traditional description of a Christian.
I created a song called “I Want To Be Like You” for him more than 20 years ago.The first verse is this one:
Lord, let me be a hollow reed.
Pour forth Your boundless grace on me.
Allow me to be your tender benevolence.
Take the planet in your heavenly arms.
Walking in his footsteps, loving what he loves, and taking care of what he created are the cornerstones of my spiritual path.
I’m writing this as someone who aspires to follow Jesus, not as an activist or politician.
I am aware that many Christians may feel uneasy or suspicious when they hear the term “climate change.” It’s simple to link environmental concerns to liberalism or excessive government intervention. I know; I’ve also had inquiries. It’s time to take another look, though, this time from the perspective of our loyalty to Jesus rather than politics.
God put Adam in the garden in Genesis 2:15 to tend to it and work it. It was humanity’s first task; it wasn’t a recommendation. Stewardship is a spiritual calling, not a side project reserved for environmentalists.
The overwhelming majority of climate experts believe that human activity is the primary cause of today’s unavoidable realities, which include rising temperatures, intensifying droughts, catastrophic storms, devastating floods, and horrifying fires. Some people look for specific data to challenge the science, but there is no denying the increasing misery, particularly among the impoverished. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus remarked, “Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me.” It is hardly Christlike to ignore this crisis.
Being woke is not the point of this. It’s about being aware of the suffering of others, the state of God’s creation, and our obligations as Jesus’ disciples.
I can see why some Christians might be hesitant. Nobody wants to be coerced into supporting an extreme viewpoint. However, caring for God’s creation and the underprivileged does not make you a radical or even a liberal; rather, it demonstrates your faithfulness. Ignoring the scientific consensus because it is politically expedient runs the risk of ignoring the knowledge that God has provided. According to Proverbs 18:13, It would be foolish and shameful to respond before hearing.
The good news is that we already have what we need to get going. To reverence God’s creation, we don’t need to change our political beliefs or adopt a new identity. Because clean energy safeguards what he has created, not because it’s trendy, we can take action right where we are. We have the option of electing leaders on the left, right, or independent who value stewardship and regard the welfare of the underprivileged and future generations as a sacred trust.
This is a luxury, not a burden. Every action taken to safeguard the planet is a religious act. God’s heart is reflected in every voice lifted for the weak. And every decision to show concern tells Jesus, “I wish I could be like you.”
I used to believe that this problem was someone else’s. However, I came to the realization that my silence amounted to a rejection of what Jesus is calling us to accomplish. The defense of God’s creation is a manifestation of the gospel, not a diversion from it.
Yes, I adore America, its parties, and even its luxury, but Jesus didn’t invite us to worship our nation. He beckoned for us to follow him. And to follow him is to have a profound concern for what he has created, for those who rely on a healthy world, and for our sacred duty to behave appropriately.
Let’s return to our religious roots and cross partisan boundaries.
Let’s hold his hands. His kindness.
Let’s embrace the earth with his divine arms.
Let’s emulate him.
Fairfield is where Jonas Magram resides.
