Church

Where’s the Outrage?

Wasilla Bible Church, the home church of Gov. Sarah Palin was destroyed a few days ago. An arsonist torched the building and caused over 1 million dollars in damages. The Pastor and the congregation didn’t react in hate, but declared that God would see them through and that ministry would go on regardless. But, where is the outrage in the media? I vividly recall the daily news accounts of the destruction of black churches in the South, and the usual suspects from the civil rights community parading before any available microphone to stir the fires of racism and hate for the culprits. Just seems a bit funny that these characters don’t feel the need to speak out against the destruction of this particular church. Could it be that their hatred for Gov. Palin runs that deep?

Is anyone out there?

 I have to wonder what is going on in the body of Christ, and more specifically with Church leadership. Things that used to bring us to our knees and cause our voices to rise in support of righteousness, now cause not even a small ripple effect.

I am old school enough to remember the old saying..”Folk are so heavenly minded, they are no earthly Good.” That is where I believe today’s Church finds itself. Instead of being a influence on society, the Church has been busy assimilating into the society with little impact for the Kingdom. Never in my 50+ years have I seen such a desire to agree, tolerate and embrace things that God has declared wrong, sinful or even an abomination, and all in the hopes of making folk like us.

The Word declares that our association with God and His word will cause the believer to be marginalized and hated. "And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another" (Matthew 24:10) And again in 1 Peter 2:7-8..” To you then who believe (who adhere to, trust in, and rely on Him) is the preciousness; but for those who disbelieve [it is true], The [very] Stone which the builders rejected has become the main Cornerstone, And, A Stone that will cause stumbling and a Rock that will give [men] offense; they stumble because they disobey and disbelieve [God's] Word, as those [who reject Him] were destined (appointed) to do. (Amp. Bible) The majority will always be offended at the audacity of God to actually demand obedience to HIM, and even worse, by His people, flawed humans, declaring the truth of God’s word to them. I love the words of Peter as he defiantly declared..” We ought to obey God rather than men.” (Acts 5:29)

Thinking of building one room churches in communities across the country.

Share your thoughts. I will check back in a few days & respond.

Proverbs 28:1 says..” The wicked man flees though no one pursues,
but the righteous are as bold as a lion.”