Build Up The Breach! Conclusion

According to George Barna, following 9/11 “churches succeeded at putting on a friendly face but failed at motivating the vast majority of spiritual explorers to connect with Christ in a more intimate or intense manner.” Within a few weeks, we went back to the way we were before this horrible and tragic event. There was no appreciable change in the life of the average U.S. citizen but the landscape of this country and the world was changed forever.

We know now that this was only the beginning of horrific events that would continue to plague our world to this present day. We can also know that it is not over. The continued attacks in this country and around the world are a statement to the inhabitants of our world that there is no place that is immune to the effect of radical Islamic terrorism.

I am compelled by the Spirit to ponder what would have happened after 9/11 if we had stayed on our knees in prevailing prayer seeking for the divine intervention we so desperately needed? Would circumstances be any different than they are today? Only God knows for sure but the Word of God advocates for the idea that man controls his own destiny. Our obedience to God's leading determines the outcome. As individuals and governments, we will determine our future. Yes, prophecies will be fulfilled as written and the end will come just as prophesied, but we will determine the role we play by our obedience to God or lack thereof.

The world is not only faced with a war of religious extremism but this is a spiritual war. We are fighting against the ruler of the darkness of this world. Satan is behind all this chaos. He is the enemy and his goal is to destroy the soul and body of all men. But the army of Jesus Christ must rise up against him. How you may ask? We must have the direction of the Lord Jesus Christ. He has empowered His Body to fulfill His ministry in this world. We need the Holy Spirit to give us specific instructions to combat the enemy. Human resolve and determination alone cannot win this war. We must have the Holy Spirit to help us understand the enemy and connect with God's plan that will lead us to victory. Build Up The Breach!