There is huge upheaval in UK politics right now. A new Prime Minister, a new cabinet. New political parties on both sides of the Brexit debate and political divide. Great uncertainty as to how the future of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the UK will look.
Should we be worried? What is the solution to Britain and the world’s problems?
The truth is this - governments come and go yet man's principal problem is something much deeper even than social or economic problems. It goes way back!
In the garden of Eden they had the perfect environment. Plenty of food, the perfect partner, fulfilling job rolls. Yet when temptation came Eve succumbed to it and with that wrong decision sin and death entered in. Mans’ relationship with God was broken.
That is our biggest problem to this day: the sin problem and separation from God. When that issue is addressed, you find the social problems seem to be addressed as well.
Many Christians have lead the way in social reform.
William Wilberforce was a key person in the abolition of the slave trade.
John Knox fought for a school in every parish.
Lord Shaftesbury was famous for his work to end child labour.
George Muller and Thomas Barnardo helped and housed the poorest kids in society.
Florence Nightingale (the lady with the lamp); revolutionised hospital care.
There are many more besides.
Isaiah 43 v
19 :
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”
Was there ever a day this was needed more? I doubt it!
While social reform is welcome, what we need is reformation. A Holy Ghost sent revival to sweep through this land again .This is the answer to make Britain great again. As the people of God our focus should be on what heaven is doing, much more than what man's best efforts are.
The key to revival?
2 Chronicles 7 v14:
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
Till next month much love and blessings - Pastor John