Here's Where We Come In
By Lois J. Stucky
Articles in this issue of Herald of His Coming stir our hearts to put away anything that is between our soul and our Saviour. Sin clogs the faith and prayer channels. "Oh God, search our hearts! Help us repent of any sin revealed and make things right with You and with others!" To do this puts us on "praying ground"--able to have sweet, unhindered fellowship with God and able to effectively give ourselves to the battle for righteousness. If we are tolerating known sin, we are aiding unrighteousness.
"Righteousness exalteth a nation" (Prov. 14:34). Our nation urgently needs righteous Christian citizens who are on "praying ground." In these days the very future of our nation seems at stake! There is a lot of questioning as to what lies ahead in the years of the administration newly elected. There is some bracing for hardship and loss of some Christian liberties we have enjoyed. There is some fearful speculation of an economic crash. It is predicted that sin will become more exceedingly sinful.
Now Is Our Hour Of Opportunity
Uncertainties and mounting problems give us strong conviction that now is our hour of opportunity! To delay could mean irrecoverable loss. By all means, work and pray for God's intervention in our homes and nation. Then look beyond to the ends of the earth. We are told that "God so loved the world..." So must we love the world. "He gave His only begotten Son...that the world through Him might be saved" (John 3:17).
May we share some bits from mail that crosses our desks here, to lift our sights and challenge our hearts? This past week two letters, from different African countries, told of teams forming to take the Gospel into Somalia. Somalia is a war-torn country. It is an Islamic country with over 99% of the people being Muslim. Opposition to Christianity is strong. The Christian teams take a great risk in going into Somalia for the sake of Christ. But they feel God has called. They ask our prayers.
These teams represent unsung heroes of the Christian Faith. They count obedience to their beloved Saviour of more value than their own lives. They count the worth of Somali souls of more value than their own lives. They will not go with the latest equipment. They will go in a humble way. We of the West might excuse ourselves if we had not more resources than they have. But they go depending on the Lord. Do you think He will be with them? Most assuredly, I would say! Let us pray for them! If God has asked you to do something that seems hard, even impossible, take inspiration, friend. Ask largely of God, and expect largely.
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