Over the past few weeks, in different parts of the world, people have experienced flash floods. These floods are distinguished by their swift and sudden appearance: what appears to be a standard thunderstorm or rain event transforms into a raging, uncontrollable river. Here in New York City, we can tolerate about one inch of rain per hour. Any more than that, the infrastructure suffers. Low-lying streets and highways become impassable. Delays abound in traffic and mass transit systems.
What does this have to do with Bronx Bethany? Well, we are on the verge of a flash flood. The Spirit of God will swiftly and suddenly manifest His presence, and we will be caught in His uncontrollable river. A river of grace for those who are submitted to Him, and a river of judgement for those who are not.
This is the impetus for our focus on building for the next generation. Most churches in the United States, when embarking on capital campaigns, seek to make their sanctuary bigger. Not us. We are seeking to create classroom space for our children and teenagers to be “taught and brought” into a deeper knowledge of Christ. My prayer is that we, the people of God, will be consumed with a desire to give freely, willingly, and joyfully into the work of the Lord. Not for ourselves, but for the many who will succeed us, so that they will receive grace when the flood of God appears.
God has spoken. The flood is imminent. Let's build the ark, prayerfully and practically.
“Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to You while You may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.” (Psalm 32:6)
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