Thank you. This is the hardest message to get across to American Christians. We complain about the temperature and lighting in our elaborate sanctuaries. We complain that the pastor’s message was “confusing”. We want someone to clean the bathrooms in the church for us.
I think that being driven from our church buildings would be greatest spiritual awakening the world has seen since the first Pentacost—but only if we are prepared. If the loss of our buildings only generates a response like, “Oh well. I guess I’ll be sleeping in on Sunday now”, then we are doomed.
Take heart my friend and know this : If history is any indicator of future events, Christians are always at their best when persecuted.
I have a feeling that this administration will provide ample opportunity for us to be at our best.