“I Wonder If”

“I Wonder If”

Sometimes I just can’t hold it in.

The news cycles for the last few weeks have been different, to say the least. In my lifetime I have never seen such irresponsibility and anger from both sides of the political world.

I am not going on a political rant so don’t worry. I am one Pastor who believes that politics in the pulpit is divisive. I really don’t care if you differ. Do it like you want to.

My mission is to tell the story of Jesus. Equip the saints. Disciple the followers of Christ, and whatever else I can do in the name of the Lord.

I wonder if some of the responsibility for the confusion and fear can be laid at the doorstep of the American church.

For decades the message has changed, according to the messenger. Yet for thousands of years the message has remained the same, Biblically.

Before I go further understand this. I love the church. Local and global it is the only real hope for the world. The only source of redemption is the Christ we share. The only source of restoration to the Father, and the Kingdom Authority that has been passed to His church, is Christ.

If I could share one thing that everyone in the church would hear it would be, tell the story of Jesus. His birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension is the Gospel.

The church needs to share the Gospel, not the Gospel plus!!

I have never been a fan of the Reformation. This year is the 500 year anniversary. What Luther did had to be done. It is the aftermath that bred division.

In 1517 there were 2 recognized churches. The Catholic and the Orthodox church. Today there are more than 41,000 Christian denominations and religious institutions. This according to Christianity statistics.

Do you see my point. It is very difficult to preach unity in the house of God with so many different opinions of our faith.

Much of the division is structure, order, symbolism, that can be merged with a common message. It is my prayer that the ministry begins to seek this common ground.

I am not suggesting merging churches. Each church that was ordained by God has a purpose in their local area.

Back to our awesome country. We are the light of the world. The salt of the earth. The sin, fear, destruction, wasted lives. The anger, disappointment, unbelief, can be placed at the doorstep of the local church. At least to some degree.

Light cancels darkness. Salt preserves. The message is a life changing message. Somehow it is not reaching some of our age groups in a powerful way.

The message of the Gospel that was proved with signs and wonders changed the world in the years after Christ ascension.

The foundation of the church was built on the message of Christ, and the blood of the Martyrs. The greatest testimony of the time were those who faced death, praising God and singing Psalms.

In 2016 over 96,000 Christians were killed, just for being a Christian.

God has protected the American church from physical death by persecution for many years. “I wonder if” We have failed to die to ourselves?

Our society has moved, in some degree, away from any accountability. What I want, when I want it, and how I want it is the theme for many.

The church has not escaped this movement.

Praise be to God. Strong and powerful leaders of prayer have risen in the American church. These and countless numbers of local Pastors are crying out to God for our country.

Our prayers are being joined in synergy with all the prayers of the present and the past. Prayers that have cried for revival. A great awakening.

Prayers for the healing of the land. The healing of the broken and the hopeless.

Amazing Life Church is small in comparison to many churches. Yet we are huge in prayer. Believing for our community and putting boots to the ground. Making a difference in the lives of our school children, and the lives of people trying to find their way.

I pray that you made it this far. The love I have for the church and its place in the world consumes me.

“I wonder if” We would pray longer, give more, love with all our heart. “I wonder if” We would tell His story more. Reach beyond the limits in our minds, and step outside our religious box. “I wonder if” Our world would change. Our light would shine, and our faith would grow.

Do this and you will not wonder anymore. You will see the glory of God.

Thanks for looking. Praying blessings and favor for you.

#lovewins