As we move through the "Battlefield" formerly known as the Christmas Holidays my heart is heavy by the spirit of anti-Christ that is growing in our country.
I can turn the other cheek against Zombie Nativity scenes, the new billboard with Santa saying "Go ahead and skip church" (courtesy of the American Atheists), and words like "Christmas" and "Hanukkah" completely banned from use in public schools. My thought is, "Bring It On."
Jesus Christ is greater than wooden creches and holiday tradition. Christianity is rooted deep in the fabric of our nation's values and the Bible is grounded in our hearts. Jesus said, "God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers." Matthew 5:11 NLT
There is only one way to lose this war, and that is when we give unbelievers the power to push our buttons. When we react in anger we miss an opportunity to SHINE. We should stand up to the growing opposition against the Gospel but let us never bring shame to the name of the God we serve. Instead, we need to keep focused on the task at hand which is gathering a harvest of lost souls.
It's time to take back stolen ground by lighting the candle within our hearts with the love of Christ and carry that flame into the darkness that surrounds us. We need to hit the streets with renewed passion for the multitudes who live in confusion. We meet broken and hurting people every day at work, in the subway, at school, and the neighborhood grocery store who need someone to light their dark and cold heart with the flame of faith.
Each of us can reach past our barriers with a kind word to the frazzled store clerk, a large tip to the angry waitress, or a cup of Starbucks coffee to the heckler at the office. Love is a great neutralizer and can win the respect of our toughest opponents.
Let's get ready to show the world what Christians are really made of. Take your candle and go light your world.
Merry Christmas
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