When Light and Darkness Collide

"And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions." — Joel 2:28

Something remarkable is happening. Across our country, young people are coming to Christ in numbers we haven't seen in years. Students are standing boldly for Jesus. Politicians are speaking about the Gospel with clarity. God is moving.

At the same time, we're witnessing unbelievable wickedness. Evil is celebrated. Decency is mocked. The darkness seems darker.

Some would say Scripture contradicts itself. The Old Testament says, "In the last days, I will pour out My Spirit." Paul writes, "In the last days, terrible times will come." Which is it?
It's both. And it's happening at the same time.

It's getting easier to respond to Christ than ever before. The Gospel is being preached everywhere. At the same time, there's wickedness like we've never seen. This is part of God's plan to reveal Himself.

Here's what you need to know: God is in charge. When things aren't going the direction you think they should, trust God's timing. Trust God's mercy. Thank God for His grace.
As long as someone is breathing, there's a chance God will grab their heart and turn it toward home. If a prodigal can ruin their life and still find the Father waiting, there's a chance for our family and friends.

We need to trust God to be God. We shouldn't identify with a political party. We need to identify with King Jesus. "Come Lord Jesus," should be our prayer.

You can decide how to express this politically. God gives you freedom. But the key thing should be to kneel at the cross because Jesus is Lord. When He is Lord of your life, everything flows from there.

One day, Jesus is coming back. We can count on it. Until then, we live in the tension. We watch God move. We stand firm in darkness. We trust His plan.