What the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Means for True Followers of Christ
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The overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court was a landmark decision in our country. It was the answer to a prayer many have sought for decades. As I take a step back and consider the gravity of this decision, surprisingly I have discovered a heaviness looming in my heart.
It has become commonplace and even trendy in this nation to demonize those who have a different opinion then we do, especially in the political arena. However, the Bible is clear these people are not your real enemy.
We cannot fall into the trap of believing political wins will fix our country because politics is not the biggest challenge we face – sin is. We are a nation that is trapped in the dark webs and deceitfulness of sin. While Roe v Wade was one example, there are many other sins and injustices that permeate our nation that are just as damning and harmful as abortion.
Sin is not overcome by legislation; sin is overcome by transformation. The last time I checked, the only thing strong enough to change a sinful heart is the power of the gospel, which is the hope of salvation. For anyone trapped in sin’s grip, the answer they need is in Jesus Christ. He is the only hope for our nation. Let’s make sure we are putting his name forward towards those who see differently, not in anger or frustration, but with the love and patience of God and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Let’s be those who plant seeds and water them and give God room to make them grow.
The last thing I want to share with you that all true followers of Jesus Christ must do, now more than ever before, is we need to be united in prayer. Please let’s not forget the true purpose in prayer. We know God answers prayer, but another thing God does in prayer is he unites hearts. Imagine the power the church would have if we really united in prayer? Not praying for our own agendas, which sadly has become the center of many prayer movements these days, but praying what Jesus taught us to pray. Your kingdom come; your will be done.
I am going to say this because it’s true – many people are not really interested in God’s will being done, because it interferes with their own agenda. We cannot afford to be those kinds of people any longer, especially if we care about our nation. There has never been a move of God or change in people’s lives and hearts that has not been birthed in prayer. If we become serious in prayer, God will expose the motives of our hearts. And as we seek him, we will not only find him, but we will follow him with genuine hearts where his will becomes our true desire. This is the type of one accord prayer that will bring revival to this nation.
The Roe v Wade decision has made it clear we have a lot of work to do. Will you stand with me and begin to pray for true revival and renewal in your own life, and then for God to pour out his Spirit in our nation? This will only happen when we the people of God turn our hearts toward him and start seeking his face and walking in obedience to his word.
This is the opportunity God has placed before us. I don’t usually do this, but if you have read this and agree, please let me know. It is time that the true followers of Christ join together to be real salt and light in this dark world. I pray you would walk with me in this.
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