The election year has certainly brought prominence to the issues surrounding “What shall we eat? What shall we drink? What shall we wear?”. In Matthew 6:31, Jesus asserts that the world runs after things, and more so than ever, emotions run high over the contention of who can best lead us in “running after these things”. The U.S. political parties stand almost polar opposites on basic areas of taxes, job creation, security, immigration, health care, family values, and even the way we to go to the bathroom. This seemingly unprecedented polarization shows a nation simmering to a boiling point in anger and confusion – and Jesus tells us… not to worry?
We do not worry because Jesus offers the answer to “running after these things,” and it does not lie with the leaning of Republicans or Democrats. The answer will be embedded by the Holy Spirit into those who strive to set the standards of Christ’s Kingdom and righteousness. They are standard setters of Kingdom value – in the way they study for tests, interview for jobs, treat their families, decide where to live, handle their debts, handle their debtors, deal with disappointments, spend their vacation, pick their roommates, pick their spouses, remain single, collaborate in business ventures, service their customers, lead their companies, remain faithful to their spouses, love their enemies, pick up from their brokenness, teach and disciple others, serve their churches, and impact their communities.
The Uprising gathering is a platform, a consolidation point for such standard setters. If you feel such a call, we would be glad to connect with you and hope that you can join us.
To make it easier for our young people to participate, we are not charging any fees. In addition, many local families are generously opening their homes to host our attendees. If you would like such housing, please reply to this message or note that in the registration page.