Where are the Christians?

So I just got back from doing a prayer walk with a fellow Nate.

I hope that this will turn into a regular occurrence, and that will continue to reveal things to us through it and use us to reach out to others during our time.

I want to share some things God showed us.

First. It's not funny.

A lot of times we make fun of or laugh about drunk people. How is that being Christ like or showing Christ to them? Some people drink enough only to get a buzz, but a lot of people completely wreck themselves. Why? Why would anyone rationally choose to mess up their body and endanger themselves and others? It's because their either trying to escape or they are empty and trying to fill themselves up with something.

What they are missing is God. Whether they know it or not Their lack of Jesus is what makes people feel empty.

Moving on.

Where are the Christians?

Are they hiding for fear of being shot down?

Do they feel uncomfortable out there?

Who cares if you feel uncomfortable walking downtown surrounded by people who are drunk. Following God and carrying out his will is not easy or comfortable.

Should we not be going to where people are and reaching out to them? Should we not seek out people when they are at their lowest and so them the love and joy of Christ? I don't pretend to know what God has planned for everyone, but we are here at Penn State to reach out to the people around us and influence them and be influenced by them. We have lost the boldness of the Holy Spirit to reach out to people and the overwhelming desire of wanting others to share in our love and joy. We can not hope to accomplish anything without God, but how can we hope to be used without going out there to where needs us to be and wants to use us.

I love the church, but we can not deny that we are part of the problem. Things are so bad because of the lack of Christian interest and involvement.

What are you going to do about it?

Because of His grace and for His glory.