God is renewing us.

I sense a renewed spirit stirring in our church, especially since my recent memory loss event during a Sunday service. God is using whatever the Enemy meant for evil for our good and His glory. But it is essential for us to understand and cultivate this renewal if it is to have any lasting effect among us.

Three words keep resounding in my spirit: militancy, urgency, and intimacy. I think these words represent what the Spirit is saying to our church.

Militancy is the response to warfare. C.S. Lewis said that our enemy loves two equal but opposite attitudes toward him. We can either consume all our time and energy focusing on him, or we can ignore him and get lulled to sleep while he cleans up on us. A militant spirit creates vigilance, resistance, and victory over whatever scheme comes our way.

Urgency is the response to significance. When something is very important, we take on a sense of urgency about it. Eternity, the souls of people, the needs of our community and world, and the Good News all carry with them the sense of urgency that is inherent in God’s Kingdom.

Intimacy is the response to God. Without intimacy with God, militancy and urgency take on a cold, impersonal quality. Getting ever closer to God is not only a safeguard; it is the source of delight, purpose, and perseverance in life. God’s love and power are generously poured out on those who are intimate with him.

We just started a new worship and prayer meeting each Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm in the auditorium. Join us as we stir up militancy, urgency, and intimacy in our church. And seek intimacy with God daily. His great future lies before us. Don’t miss it.