February 27, 2026
Global Spirituality
We must develop a global spirituality in which the demands of the gospel guide, not only the behaviour of individuals but of nations as well. Many will consider this naïve. They are glad to accept the teachings of Jesus for their personal and family lives, but when it comes to international affairs, they consider the same teachings unrealistic and utopian. Yet, Jesus sent out his disciples to make disciples, not just of individual people, but of all the nations, and to teach these nations to observe his commands (Matthew 28:19-46). At the last day, Jesus will call the same nations before his throne and raise the critical question: “What have you done for the least of mine?” (Matthew 25:31-46). The life of discipleship goes far beyond individual piety or communal loyalty. The whole world is to be converted! Nations, not just individual people, are called to leave the house of fear - where suspicion, hatred, and war rule - and enter the house of love, where reconciliation, healing, and peace can reign.
After this I looked, and there was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, robed in white, with palm branches in their hands. 10 They cried out in a loud voice, saying, “Salvation belongs to our God who is seated on the throne and to the Lamb!”
- Revelation 7: 9, 10
Reflection Question: In what ways do I accept Jesus’ teachings for myself but hesitate to apply them to larger systems, nations, or global affairs?
