America came from an empire, became a colony, and established a republic. What will be next? The future of New York City may give us a clue. But we must remember Christianity can flourish in any form of government. It is based on a spiritual relationship not a social contract.
It must be granted that meritocracy and democratic capitalism have allowed Christianity to expand in Western civilization. Nevertheless, we may be entering a civilizational moment that might fundamentally change our society.
However, the truth of the gospel is the salt and light in any culture, the pillar of truth for any society. No matter what governmental change we may encounter, we are bound to the great commission to proclaim Jesus to a lost and dying world. This is our theological foundation and is to be our fundamental commitment.
The American Experiment was founded upon a belief in God, an understanding of man, and creating laws that assumed both. We see that understanding reflected in our Constitution.
Today, that essential understanding has eroded and is leading to an existential crisis. But we must always remember:
- First, the unseen God is behind all that we see. God is in control; no need to worry.
- Second, we, the church, are commanded to pray for our leaders and submit to the government. (Romans 13)
- Third, we must always remember the words of Jesus:
“In the world you will have tribulation, but take courage, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
“And lo, I am with you until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20
I do not have a date marked on my calendar for the end, but I keep my compass firmly fixed, pointing me to the King who has promised to come.
Serving Him with you
Until He comes for us, Fred
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