RE Verse reading–Genesis 1:26-31; Romans 5:1-11 (day seven) “They brought [Him] a coin, and He asked them, ‘Whose IMAGE is this?’ ‘Caesar’s they replied.’ “–Mark 12:16. With a Mayoral election coming up on Saturday, my mind is on this story. “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesars, but RENDER TO GOD THE THINGS THAT ARE GOD’S.” These are unforgettable words and wisdom from Christ. The backstory is from Genesis 1. Jesus knew, assumed we would know as well, that God stamped His likeness on us, His image in us. Like a Roman coin, we are marked off as God’s property for God’s purpose. While we owe something to the state, and should gladly return to it attentive and informed involvement, we owe everything to God, our very lives! So, go vote on Saturday, but come worship on Sunday (and every day of the week). All of us have two loyalties. One should always be higher than the other. We belong to God!
