With everything that is happening in our culture right now, including the Coronavirus, the economy, and the social upheaval that we’re seeing, it’s like a call from God. He is saying, “Turn to Me. Look to Me, America. This is your wake-up call.”
The only way to change the world is to go into it with the gospel. We don’t want this culture to change us; we want to change the culture. Don’t withdraw; go into the world and be salt and light for Jesus Christ.
Practical Principles
- We need to infiltrate, not isolate. We need to be both salt and light because God has dropped us behind enemy lines. We are not to evade, but invade—living the Christian life and looking for opportunities to share our faith.
- We need to pray. We need to pray for our nation. In 2 Chronicles 7:14, the Lord gives His prescription for revival. Contextually, it was given to the nation Israel, but in principle it applies to any nation.
- We need to preach the gospel. America needs to hear the gospel. America needs to see the gospel being lived out in our lives.
Relevant Reminders
- The Lord can turn our nation around. There is a precedent for this in the biblical account of the spiritual awakening that took place in the city of Nineveh.
- If I’m living as I ought to live as a follower of Jesus, it effectively earns the right for me to let my light shine before others.
- It’s sad when Christians are not salty. What good is non-salty salt?
- As believers, we must realize that we are behind enemy lines.
Applicable Actions
What if every Christian lived as you live? What if you were the sole representative of Jesus Christ on this earth? Would there be enough gospel in your life for people to believe? Enough saltiness to simulate in them a thirst? Enough light for them to find their way out of the darkness and put their faith in Jesus Christ?
Be salt and light today!
