Prophecy
I believe God is saying to churches in affluent countries: “Throw out today’s system. Turn existing Christianity upside down. Purge it. Shake it like a tablecloth then rearrange it. Revolutionize it.” Drastic but necessary, to return Christianity to what God intended —a dynamic, supernatural faith.
To many it’s just another religion. Today’s Christianity is weak and ineffective compared to that of the Early Church. Generally we are acting like frightened mice, and we are as apathetic toward the unsaved as Nero—fiddling while Rome burned. We must go back to go forward—and follow the blueprint of the Gospels and Acts.
Not many years ago witnessing Christians and outdoor campaigners did have an effect on society. Why? Christians were boldly proclaiming the message no matter what the response.
ON THE STREETS
There were public testimonies; there was singing, fervent preaching on God’s love, sin, hell, the blood, the cross, repentance, salvation, heaven.
So there was a general awareness of God. People thought twice about disobeying Him. Young couples didn’t even consider living together—they got married. There was no divorce after a year or so, like today. There was no Gay Games either.
Now the Christian lights illuminate mostly the church walls, because of timidity or apathy. The result is a world where fear of God is almost nil; the majority are headed for the lake of fire. Millions flout God’s instructions, many not even aware they’re doing so. Today most people associate sin with the sin-bin of ice hockey, because so few are telling them the real meaning of it.
REPENTANCE
As for repentance, most have never heard of the word. Jesus said, “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” It is a must in gospel presentation; it has to be explained in detail.
The Bible says the world will get worse, but that doesn’t mean Christians should hibernate.
COCOON
Satan has subtly wrapped the churches in a cocoon of nice, safe, inward-looking seminars and conferences—and endless, meaningless social events such as barbecues, picnics, men’s breakfasts, ladies’ dinners.
It isn’t the kind of “fellowship” we read of in Acts. It bears no resemblance to the Early Church ministry, and does nothing to get Mr & Mrs Average off the road to hell.
One large Christian church/charity in Australia was once prominent outdoors proclaiming the gospel. Now it has people on the streets merely holding money boxes.
God is saying to those in church leadership—read again Mark 16:15 and Revelation 20:15.
RETHINK
Let’s have a massive, western-world rethink by pastors, ministers and leaders about what is most important—lost souls. Remember, the rich NY or LA businessman is just as lost without Christ as the Calcutta beggar.
So we need a revolution. We must get back to basics, to the essence of Jesus’ ministry. Upon ascension He entrusted His ministry to the disciples and apostles, and they continued in that dynamic fashion.
WE ARE IT
We are today’s apostles. Jesus didn’t say the Holy Spirit would preach the gospel. Many today would like to sit at home and merely pray. That’s important, but believers must also take the message.
Street preaching requires a calling and anointing from God, but it’s easy enough to hand out tracts isn’t it? Make sure they contain the essential truths of the gospel. Leave them in mail boxes, phone booths, on bus and train seats.
THERE’LL BE RESULTS
Yes, a tract can be thrown away. It can also change someone’s life. It can go from person to person. Even at the garbage dump it can still be read by a rummager. We know from Isaiah 55:11 that God’s Word shall not return unto Him void. Results there will be, though we may not physically see them.
The Lord wants a revolution, and something done about this lost world!!
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I do believe with you that Christ is about to change the face of His church.He intends to get the man made sytem out and rebuild it to look like Himself.Our job is to yeild to His voice and to not fear the change.
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