The Church faces another major challenge today, namely: The Homosexual Agenda.
The homosexual agenda is roaring around us at the moment, the media and entertainment voices are echoing the threats of this Goliath, daring the Church and those with Judeo-Christian and Biblical values, to stand up against them! It’s a time of outright confrontation and the battle lines are being clearly drawn. One side will be the victor in this battle, and while the outcome of the war is already clear (Jesus won it for us!), this battle will be won or lost in our lifetime.
Traditionally, we (the Church) have not been very proactive in dealing with our challenges. Sadly, it is more often a case of ‘too little, too late’ for the church in many regards. For the average Christian, these major social and theological challenges can seem a bit daunting and a bit like eating an elephant, where do we start?
I think there are some important steps we could, and should, all take. And, if we are to see this Goliath defeated, then it is going to take action, courage and boldness (faith and works), to see it defeated. David knew this and his attitude contrasted the inaction, intimidation and insecurity displayed by the rest of the warriors, as they faced off against their enemy.
What can we do to defeat this Goliath?
1. Pray – ask God to show Himself mighty in this battle and to destroy the plans and strategies of the enemy, to preserve our children and our families from this savage attack on our values and convictions.
2. Get Informed – find out as much as you can about the issue at hand. You can start now, by reading this excellent article that documents the horrendous effects of what happened when the state of Massachusetts acted in 2003 to legalise same sex marriage: http://www.massresistance.org/docs/marriage/effects_of_ssm.pdf
3. Make a Stand – Decide where you stand on this issue and why. Be able to clearly state why you believe that homosexuality is a sin and why you oppose gay marriage.
4. Act Now – there are still opportunities for your voice to be heard and it will make a difference in the outcome. Contact your elected officials, your local politicians and tell them that you oppose any legislation that allows same sex marriage. Make sure they know your vote will swing on this issue. Sign petitions, send letters, do what you can to make your voice heard.
Goliath was defeated by one man’s faith and action empowered by Almighty God. That one act tipped the balance of the war and the army of God routed the enemy. I believe that if God did it once, then He can do it again.