I just got back from India recently
The night I got back from India. My mind is spinning with everything I saw and learned.I was only gone for 3 weeks. But, to see the persecuted church first hand, was one of the greatest priveldeges I have ever had. I have so much respect for those brothers and sisters who are fighting on the front lines. Here are some of the thoughts I've had.
One being how desperatley I'm in need of being in tune with God in my life. I miss so much when I am not. If I listen and watch I can see God's heartbeat for the nations, I can see what is going on in the world and the church, and I see the desperate hunger for the truth.
Secondly, the battle for people's souls is a constant fight. Never stops, never sleeps, I might not be consistant in that fight, but that does not mean it has stopped. When i am not fighting, someone else has to take my place. In God's soverign plan, He has a place for me, and no one can fill that place like you or I can.
Thirdly, the devil is ridiculously clever at drowding out that heartbeat. He fights dirty, throws everything at us from family problems to sickness. The attacks never stop.
Fourthly, there is no time for apathy. if I'm not fighting for the truth, I'm losing. Hot or cold. No in between. The war is not over. This army is the only one I've ever heard of that had a choice to fight or not. I can choose to listen to my comander and conquer or I can lay down my weapons and join the other side.
Fifth. Christian's are connected, regardless of language, back ground, and experiences. Many times I found myself in a room full of men and woman from across the world, who knew no english. But, we shared one thing is common and that thing made all the difference in the world. We both were striving to love the Lord passionatly. The hugeness of our God just overwhelms me. He really does transcend all cultures.
Finally, prayer is such a powerful weapon. Something the enemy has no control over. Prayer does so much good. Many a time I have taken this huge advantage for granted. But no longer. Despite whatever is happening in my life. I can always pray, therefore, I can always fight.
I know God is telling us the battle plans. We just have to equip ourselves and listen to what he is up to..What does he want me to do..where does he want me to go. This nation is in great need of our defense, the poor, weak and broken are crying out. I don't want to become blinded. We must listen and pray for one another.
I don't know what the future holds. I just pray that I never become apathetic. And if I do I shake myself awake and listen. I pray that no matter what happens, I never leave the battle. That I keep fighting until my Lord takes me home. And I pray the same for you my dear brothers and sisters. What is He trying to tell you right now? What lie is the devil trying to make you buy?
"For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not keep quiet, Until her righteousness goes forth like brightness, and her salvation like a torch that is burning. The nations will see your righteousness, and all the kings your glory, and you will be called a new name. Which the mouth of the Lord will designate. You will be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of our God. it will no longer be said to you "forsaken" , nor your land "desolate" But you will be called "my delight is in her" and your land married. For the Lord delights in you." Isaiah 62: 1-4
If you listen and watch you can see God's heartbeat for the nations, watch what is going on in the world and the church, and you can see the desperate hunger for the truth.
