Daily, the news seems to go from bad to worse. Just when you think it can’t get worse, it does.  Now, what started as a 7 billion dollar bailout has turned into 1.5 trillion dollars.  Not only are we facing a world-wide meltdown economically, but churches are facing the same hurdles.

What are we to do?  As usual, we have a choice: we can sit down and be depressed and wait on the rapture, or we can use this golden opportunity for Jesus.  We know the problems, but the opportunities are greater than ever.  If you have no problem, you need no miracle – and we need some miracles!  What an open door for God! 

Our culture seemed to have turned its back on the Lord during the economic booms, but now with recession and economic uncertainty people are more open to the gospel.  For that we should be excited, ignited, and capitalize on the OPEN DOOR.  It is no time for churches to stop and hunker down.  Let’s be ready for the new seekers, more needs, more doors and opportunities to share the message of hope the Bible gives.  It is not time to wring our hands in disgust, but to ring the bells of Christmas and hope.  Be encouraged, worker of God!  Now is the time to make a God-sized difference.  Don’t let the Devil discourage you-press on as never before. 

I don’t know what the future holds. Are we facing judgment, reaping the results of poor financial planning, or what?  No one knows, but let’s advance the cause of Christ during this perfect opportunity.  “Do not grow weary in doing well knowing that you will reap if you don’t faint.”  It is in turbulent times that great ministries thrive.

Love ya,

Pastor Chris