Why nations and cities matter to God

God cares about more than individual hearts—He cares about nations and cities too. In this Daily Hope, Pastor John S. Dickerson continues *The Time Is Now* series in Matthew 4:11–13, where Jesus leaves the wilderness and begins His ministry among real people in real places. Pastor John explains how nations appear throughout Scripture—from Israel to the Great Commission to Revelation—and why believers should pray for their nation without idolizing it. Loving your country is good, but Christ must always come first. If you’ve wondered how to balance faith and patriotism, this episode reminds you that the true hope for every nation and city is the transforming power of Jesus.