God and Bad Times

It is becoming clear that in bad times, people do turn to God.

"The Christian Index" cites "The New York Times" in an article about this subject and I've just cited them both. People are taking notice of people seeking God in the midst of our national economic distress.

And I say that's a good thing. God has promised in His Word that "all things work together for good," and that is just as true for troubled economic times as it is for anything else.

Historically, many people have come to saving faith in Christ during times of prayer and supplication for an improved econmic outlook and, while some might disagree, it is far better to be saved from one's sins than to be rich financially.

I celebrate the truth that many are seeking and finding God even as they lose their money.

But I also celebrate the millions who have known and served Our Heavenly Father for years because they responded to His love offer of salvation without the push of economic fears.

I hope that those who are now coming to Christ will rejoice that there were already in place believers who could point them to the only true relief for money problems or any other kind of problems that arise in life.

And those of us who know the Truth should be prepared to share Him with the many around us even where we live who are seeking answers and relief.

As Mordecai said to Esther as he encouraged her to act on behalf of God's people, who knows but that we were put here at this time for such a time as this. Maybe God has us here to point troubled people to Him as He uses this difficult time in our history to draw many to Himself through Christ Jesus.

Let us pray for a harvest that money cannot buy and let us all be available to call attention to the only real answer for any problem: Jesus.

He alone is the Way, the Truth, and the Life for any and all situations.

Pray for revival. Often. Fervently. Consistently. Please.
In His Love
Walter