An Unsual Hunger for God

If you have been at KP lately you have heard me say that people in America are beginning to turn to God. Americans are losing their retirements, their homes, their jobs, and their health insurance. They have little hope in the government, or Wall Street, or big corporations, the banking system, or the future. For many, they are turning to organized religion in hopes of finding help, peace, hope, grace, and strength.

In the last few months at KP, our finances have increased. We are seeing more visitors. More people are coming to prayer meetings. We are hearing more stories of people "out of nowhere" coming to our small group leaders crying and asking for prayer and counsel. Undoubtedly, the climate is changing and as our American way of life continues to decline, we will see a greater hunger for God from some people... but not all.

Why not all? Because some people will not turn to God. Some will try working harder, worrying more; some will just give up, and some will insist on asking "why" instead of "who." Some will become bitter and cause their ill circumstances to come between them and God instead of pushing them toward God. Some will turn to religions that point them to a false god, or a powerless god, or to humans who think they are gods.

My concern is that the church in America is revived and renewed to the place that we are ready for the people with this unusual hunger for God. I know the the church as whole isn't ready. But I am hoping and praying that just a remnant is prepared with oil in their lamps and the compassion of Christ in their hearts. I am excited about the opportunities ahead for the church. But I am praying daily that we God's church will humble ourselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from our sins (2 Chronicles 7:14). If we will do this I sincerely believe that we will see one last great harvest of souls in America before Jesus comes back for His bride.

-Pastor