Yes, but...

   A missionary had been serving in one of the most dangerous border towns in Mexico. More than 2,000 asylum-seekers set up camp near his church, during the "stay in Mexico" policy. He provided firewood and other material help, and helped raise churches, where the asylum seekers gathered to sing hymns and pray.

   Yes, but now cartels are sneaking drugs into the U.S. while agents are dealing with illegal immigrants. 

   The missionary has lost about half his financial support from American Christians, people he says who give thousands of dollars to missions elsewhere, but not to the mission on our door step.   

   When people arrive with little else but their Bibles and prayers, he thinks of Jesus' commandment to Love one another... (John 13:34-35.) 

   Yes, but possible terrorists from many countries, sex traffickers and MS-13 gang members are also infiltrating America. 

   Sophia Lee of WORLD magazine has met "many Christians" who share the missionary's perspective. They see an opportunity for God's people to be merciful and gracious. "We can feel the presence of God," one reported, and another said, "God's work is so visible here. They're our brothers and sisters in Christ."  

   Yes, but they're illegal.

   So there is the political perspective, and the kingdom perspective. 

   Unless and until the administration reverts to Trump's policy, both the hurting and the criminals are going to keep on coming, whether people of faith intervene or not. Political narratives offset each other. 

     Jesus in John 13 wasn't talking about border crossings, but his parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10 is close to it. We won't anger God by being good Samaritans.  

           Jimmy