Cause and Effect

In this natural world, we often see or experience cause and effect! Cause and effect is defined as "denoting a relationship between actions or events such that one or more are the result of the other or others." A dog hears a loud noise and starts barking. The loud noise is the cause, and the effect is the dog barking. There is cause and effect concerning the state of the Church in the United States and the eroding condition of our country. 

The United States is sinking fast, and the primary cause is the condition of the Church. Jesus has always intended His church to be one body, sanctified by truth, anointed with the holy Spirit and power, and, in the unity of faith, to be an influential witness of Him and His kingdom to the world around it. It is to be salt that flavors and preserves and light that exposes and dispels darkness. It is to have power to overcome the works of darkness.

The Church in the United States is no stranger to division in its ranks. Division has been a long-time issue and centers mainly around issues of tradition and doctrine. For the most part, it has also been weak and anemic because of a lack of the anointing of the Holy Spirit and power. Over time, this lack of power has resulted in more and more dependence upon the arm of the flesh. In short, most of the Church is mirroring the world and its systems, rather than being a strong and united witness to the world for Jesus and the kingdom of God. 

The bottom line is that we need repentance that leads to a restored Church. That brings me to a cause and effect that I encourage you to be a part of. If we can get enough Christians to work together and bring about restoration within the Church, it would cause revival and great awakening that has a godly effect not only on the United States, but on nations throughout the earth.