A Moment With Pastor Fred

Tomorrow we will observe Memorial Day. I know for many it’s simply the official beginning of the summer, but historically this was a day we as a nation honored those who died to preserve our freedoms. Veteran’s Day is a time we honor all those who have served in the military. As Americans we are thankful for our freedoms, indebted to those who paid the ultimate price.  

There is a strange teaching circulating today however called Christian Nationalism. Such teaching is often rooted in the belief of post-millennialism, that Christ will return after the church has Christianized the world. This teaching is sometimes called Dominion Theology. This is contrary to what the Bible teaches. We believe however that our mission is to evangelize – not force people into a moral mindset. Politicians often say – “God bless America,” and yet we should be leery of empty “God-talk” without substantive life change. The true gospel radically changes us – how we speak, how we behave, what we believe.

So, on this Memorial Day weekend let us pray for our nation – and the advance of the gospel. 2 Thess 3:1, Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored. What is the mission of the church?  Go into all the world and preach the gospel. Our agenda isn’t political. We might be frustrated at our nation’s immoral agenda and grieved over its animosity toward God. But dear friend let’s remember Jesus Christ IS building his church and promised the gates of hell will never prevail against it. How do we pray for America? Pray for our leaders. Pray that government allows us to spread the gospel unhindered – for souls to be saved. Let us pray for our church to be the salt and light our community needs.