The Church itself has grown “Big” but “Quiet”. Congregations have never been so large as to fill football stadiums across the country but the spirit of God has also never been so “Mum”. There used to be a symphonic, harmonious, melody as the church was on one accord but now it’s as tinkling brass and a sounding symbol; liken to a shabbily put together rap concert – “Everybody through your hands up, shout yeah!!! – Now shake your neighbors hand, turn to your neighbor and say neighbor”.
We've become interactive but less efficacious… Sort of a version of Catholicism on steroids, a bunch of rituals and routines. Christianity used to be a daily walk with Christ and now everyone wants a skip to the head of the line; and Christianity doesn't work like that, it’s about trying to please God as best we can from our heart; on a consistent, daily basis or as close to the cadence of consistency as Godly possible.
What happened to the stronghold, the choke-hold and the foothold that the church used to have on society as a whole, the government and its officials? Where is the conservatism that demanded respect by standing flatfooted on Godly principles? We have more churches with attrition as to the discussion of “Walking by faith” - which is what has brought us thus far, lest we forget. The church is no longer separated, and the rubric of how to transform lives, but now has a “Go-along-to-get-along” mentality.
We've lost sight of the future and all that’s at stake – our souls. What is it to gain the whole-wide world and lose our souls? Everyone is grabbing and snatching for what they can get now, not concerned for waste or what’s left as an inheritance for others in Christ Jesus.
I pray daily for my future success; and that it doesn't overtake or consume me, because I dream gargantuan style prayers in God. If you’re not praying for your future-self, then the question must be raised of whether or not you believe God for anything? It might sound crazy to pray for a vision that hasn't been manifested but when the birthing process begins to crown, you want to have practiced some form of Lamaze to be aware of what is to be expected – and where to channel your energy for the least amount of discomfort and pain as possibly.
The most vulnerable occupancy of our lives is that space between blessings and success. Both are God-given, but success is directly associated and contingent upon and a correlation between a personal relationship with you and God, because only you and God know what success really means to you; it’s not money, it’s a fulfillment of God’s promise to you and you alone.
Back to the business at-hand… Back To The Future. The past is gone and today is visible. What’s yet to be revealed is the Future.
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