Immediate Openings: Christian Voices Needed
Is there any doubt that the world is on a downward spiral?
Crime rates are skyrocketing and traditional family values are mocked just about everywhere.
And, as crazy as this sounds, even some of our churches across the country are bowing to the god of secular humanism.
These are just a few of the disturbing signs of the times.
There are so many examples of our nation’s descent into apostasy, trying to make a numbered list would be impossible.
Come Lord Jesus!
Until that blessed day when Christians are raptured, it might be tempting to hole up in our homes to avoid the chaos outside.
But we can’t.
Not only are we to respectfully engage this fallen culture (of which we are a part of), but also to point them to Christ.
Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16, (NASB).1
To clarify, our enduring faith, no matter what, is a reflection of His Goodness and Glory.
In a sense, we are like beacons in a very dark place pointing a lost world to Him.
We can’t be warriors for Christ by silently hiding out in our homes all the time.
That is to say, we must get involved.
Be the salt and light.
Christian voices needed now!
Be sure to run for city government, become involved in your school system, witness to the community, have a vacation Bible school for the children of the area, bring them in and let us together witness to our faith in the midst of this culture. – Dr. Edwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus2
Heated Spiritual Battle
Have you noticed that there are no winners in political debates? There’s no respectful exchange of ideas anymore.
Each “side” has their pundits and, no matter what, will criticize the opponent.
Even so, we must continue to vote for Godly values and show a dying world their need for Christ.
We can get bogged down in who is right, we can get arguing in the political arena, we can do all sorts of things. But remember, this is a bigger war that we’re talking about and God hasn’t come to take sides. He’s come to take over. He says listen the battle is mine. I’m calling my people to it. I expect them to be fighting the cause of sin and to be, above all, winning souls for Christ. Because, when you win souls for Christ, they stop having abortions. When you win souls for Christ, they get into government and make good rules. When you win souls for Christ, they stop killing each other. When you win souls for Christ, they have the power to overcome their drug habit, so let’s be careful not at all to put down involvement. – Jill Briscoe, Author and Bible teacher. 3
Given these points, we can’t afford to be couch potatoes.
Instead, pray for opportunities.
God will answer.
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1Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
2Edwin Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus Moody Church, quotation courtesy of Cross Radio Network. From “When The State Becomes God”, [Podcast]. Accessed 17 March, 2022. Web. Retrieved from https://www.thecrossradio.com/show/running-to-win-erwin-lutzer/38690/
3Jill Briscoe quotation courtesy of TellingTheTruth.org. From “Deborah – How To Fight Your Battles.” Podcast, [20:31-21:32]. n.d., Web. Accessed March 16, 2022. Retrieved from https://www.tellingthetruth.org/listen/message?mid=96bce48d-2b10-4bcb-8553-82c848aa23d6
