For some, they believe Christians are fighting for or against something. It appears to them that we are causing problems. If we would sit down and shut up, things would be peaceful. We would all be able to come together. While there are a number of points to discuss, let’s discuss one of the assumptions to challenge from the Word of God. Is the Church the problem?

The first question is whether the situation is at peace or at rest. You might think the world is at rest, but the reality is that everything in history is moving. The story, in some ways, is still being written, although the outcomes are known by God. Not only that but the Church is moving too. Like you, it is learning, growing, and maturing so it is moving in relation to the world, even as the world moves! It is all in motion. We should expect friction.

So it is appropriate to ask yourself who is causing this. Is it normal? What can we expect in the future? Will this stuff continue? Are Christians causing trouble, or is the world already in trouble? These are different ways of asking the same question, what the heck is going on?

Some things are improving while others get worse. The Bible says that Christians should be getting better (lighter) every day, and we know that the world is becoming increasingly dark as it denies God. The two are moving in opposite directions. If it appears that Christians are causing the problems, in many ways, we are responding to movement or trying to move in the opposite direction. An earthquake occurs when two pieces of ground move past one another in opposite directions. This is by design.

To respond to this we need to read our Bibles, including the words of Jesus Himself. The gospel actually says that we were born into a war zone. Not only that but the spiritual war is between mortal enemies, God and the Devil (and his angels) and while God will win, we are still in a place where the battle is being fought.

So, what should we do?

1. We discern the plan of God for this Earth, the Church, and eternity

2. We explore the purposes of God for the CHURCH and participate

3. We thank God for the Church and consider it the solution versus the problem

4. We pray for our leaders both within and outside of the Church

Let us pray!

“Heavenly Father, we do not understand all of what you are doing but we believe what it is is good. Not only that but you can work all things together for good, for your children. Thank you for making us a part of your work in the kingdom, help us do what you are calling us to do!”