Barna has discovered 1 out of 3 “active” Christians stopped going to church because of COVID. Leaders are doing everything they can to “create” momentum & get folk back. You know what they are discovering? Many are not coming back to church.That’s not a new norm.That’s a problem.
It’s obvious the gospel is under an attack. It will be interesting to see how many books, songs, sermons, albums, preachers & singers never experience the cultural hate because the content of their presentation is absent of gospel substance. “Jesus lite” is an offense to heaven.
Passion keeps you going when everyone else is gone.
If we're watching the clock, waiting for the weekends, groaning on Monday, passion has evaporated.
That's not living.
That's existing.
Jesus came to give you life abundantly. John 10:10.
I am 1,000 percent sure that if we had a fresh encounter with the Lord, catching a glimpse of His glory and splendor and beauty, we would not be so enamored with people, be they preachers or politicians or athletes or celebrities. And we'd be far less impressed with ourselves.
Could it be that our craving of instant gratification have robbed us of the transformative work of Advent? Waiting. Anticipating. Standing on tiptoes looking for is all a part of the Gospel story!
Because He didn’t do it all today doesn’t mean He’s not working! Wait for Him!!
Theres an awakening taking place in our nation among young men & women. It’s not about ‘cooler church’ & more produced worship experiences. It’s not about celebrity leaders.
It’s about authenticity and relationships! If we misdiagnose the problem we will never heal the ailment.
There’s a time when talent and gifting is not the catalyst for your continual promotion to new levels. Rather it’s your ‘helpability’! How helpable are you? No one succeeds alone! Someone has the ‘key’ you’re needing to advance - ASK FOR HELP!
The days of celebrity Christianity is over. The idea that “preaching” may give you a platform, praise & fame should’ve never been a real thing- but now has been overpowered by the reality that this is a BATTLE. It has always been. It’s time to GIRD UP, pray & be vessels of honor