One Level Piece Of Ground

Well, once again, as we've witnessed in the past 100 hrs or so, we're living in pretty outrageous times.

Complex issues are coming to a head. Broken people are speaking out in ways that cause uncertainty, angst and downright fear. And in the efforts to make sense of it all, after of course, everyone comes into agreement with exactly who is to be condemned and who is to be blamed for being the source of ignition, or re-ignition as it may be, is the outcry for peace, understanding, empathy and love.

None of which, I'm against, lest I once again be accused or perceived as standing or siding "with the wrong side of history".

But people keep coming back to what we are teaching and through our example showing our kids. And all I can resolve is that without Christ, they are doomed. As we all are. However, with those words, I understand faith doesn't make us perfect.

I'm daily reminded that I am far from perfect. Spend any time on social media. and you'll realize so is everyone else. The power of the Gospel is that it is not tied to any specific race, ethnicity, color, creed, or socio-economic status. While humanity cries for a "level playing field" in this thing we call life, the only  place a level playing field truly exists is at the foot of the Cross of Jesus Christ.

Thus, no matter where we come from, our family history, or political bent or our bank account balance, we all stand on the wrong side of eternity without Christ. It's true for all generations, regardless of their life and times, their struggles, accomplishments or flaws.

Leaders at every level are flawed. Followers of every belief are flawed. For all we pursue in this life, if Christ isn't at the forefront, then society will continue to be in any variation of outrageous on any given day. Perhaps Christ's advice to "take up your cross daily and follow Me" is prophetic today more than ever before.

Pray, this #youthPastorWednesday, that God would grant us wisdom in leading the next generation. For these incredibly difficult days, may God give super-natural insight and discernment in the conversations that will transpire regarding recent events. Pray once again for a firm foundation of faith to be established; to trust God regardless of the trouble that surrounds us. May God help us to be a light in the darkness to reflect the love and grace that only He can give; that can transform lives in ways that humanity by it's best efforts simply fall short.

We need a move of God
In the healing of our land
In the brokenness of our hearts.
That repentance would come.
And we would turn from our wicked ways.
For the glory of God alone.

- PNC