According
to George Barna, following Sept. 11, 2001, “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 US citizen but the landscape of
this country and the world was changed forever.
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 need? 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.
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 His 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, connect with God's plan, and empower us to complete His
mission. That will lead us to VICTORY! Building Up The Breach!
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