The Next Ten Years......

The next ten years should tell us a lot about what will become of the United States of America. Those of us who came to the Lord in the 60's and 70's may have a ready made ministry on our hands. There is a political war of great magnitude taking place in our country right now. Decisions are being made right now that could turn the tide of revolution in America. Government control is creeping up on us and somehow I have to believe that behind the scenes there is spiritual warfare as well. The core beliefs of our nation are under attack and specifically the United States constitution. The constitution is a restrictive document that our forefathers wrote for our own protection. The political progressives of the day deem the constitution to be out dated and too restricting. The constitution reigns in the federal government and the progressives want big government.

The American Church is simultaneously under scrutiny only for different reasons. The American Christian brand has worn on many because it has become big business and brash in the eyes of those not attending the institutionalized church. Many well intentioned people do not see this because the institutions that they belong to have caused them to become inward and secluded from the plight of the world around them. There is a gradual decline right now that will eventually grow into large numbers as the years go by.

Politics and Religion in America are both on a collision course of some kind and somehow they must be inter-twined because each one can have great affect on the other. Is this stirring something significant in the course of history? The next ten years should reveal a lot and for those of us who know Jesus, we may find this decade to be the necessary ingredient for real change and spiritual revival in America. I always thought the problem in the church was so enormous that it would take some kind of major event to move those in Christ into a greater dimension of ministry and service. It could be a new beginning for all of us.

Help us Lord

Grant us wisdom and grace for what is to come.....