Even though most of the nation of Israel right now is considered secular, there is coming a time in the not too distant future where the entire nation of Israel will experience a revival. This revival will be marked by repentance and a turning towards God through His Son Jesus Christ, the true Messiah of Israel.

Did you hear that a moment ago Christian? God does not see as man sees. So, maybe you're listening today and you don't fit the cultural role of the beautiful...so what!!! God is so much bigger than the external principles of this kingdom! He can use ANYONE for WHATEVER He likes...because He is the source of power.

The scenario that Pastor Terry just described is fairly indicative of most of us...we almost always think of someone else when encountering the truths of God RATHER than considering how it might apply to us. We need to approach God and His Word with the thought, 'How does this apply to me Father?'

God has blessed the churches in the United States with so much! One of the greatest blessings is the amount wealth that we enjoy. And yet, how are we using that wealth? Stop and ask yourself that same question, how am I using the resources that God has blessed me with...am I using them for this kingdom or the kingdom to come?

Pastor Terry just made a powerful point that deserves to be repeated. Many people believe that the judgment of God is because God is harsh and mean. But, that's not the case at all. God MUST judge unholiness BECAUSE He's Holy! If He left unrighteousness go, this would directly contradict His very existence.

There is coming a time when the nation of Israel will be saved. They will look upon the One that they have pierced and declare that He is the Messiah. Oh, what a blessed day that will be! In the meantime, the stage is being set for this glorious day. Israel is back in the land and is recognized as a nation....everything is set for our Savior's return.

It's easy when in the midst of the struggles and difficulties of this life to turn to a worldly solution. Shouldn't we consider Pastor Terry's words a moment ago? We need to remember how faithful God has been to us in the past. And then exercise faith based upon God's goodness and believe that He will carry us through our current problems.

Again we're exhorted today to keep in mind the past victories that we've experienced in God. When we begin to forget God's faithfulness in the past, our present can seem like more than we can bear. But considering how good God has been makes the current struggle seem like just another opportunity for God to be glorified.

The national crisis that Pastor Terry was referring to was 9-11. After 9-11 there was such a surge in church attendance...such a feeling of religious need and expression. And yet, where are those people today? Well, the tragedy has passed and they've gone on about their lives without God...let's learn from this mistake.

There's a christianese phrase in the church...the LORD will restore the years that the canker worm has eaten. This phrase is used to describe the process by which God restores all the loss that we've experienced because of our wickedness...a time when God proves that He is greater than all our mistakes and shortcomings.