For such a time as this

For such a time as this
May 22, 201

I'm reposting a blog from my friend, Felicity Dale, below.  She says something I've been feeling for quite a while.  See what you think.

For some time, I have wondered why the Lord has placed an emphasis on small groups meeting in homes. (According to a survey by the Pew Forum in 2009, nine percent of Protestants in the USA “hold services” in  homes.)

In other nations, the rise of house churches is often in response to persecution. But here? In Christian America?

Esther was married to King Ahasuerus (probably King Xerxes I) “for such a time as this.” She saved her people.

As I survey the Christian landscape, and look at what is going on politically, I wonder if the Lord has been behind the simple/organic/housechurch movement “for such a time as this.” It would only take one act of Congress, for example, removing the tax exempt status of churches, for some building-based churches to find themselves fighting for survival.  Or what would be the impact of a couple of terrorist attacks in church buildings? Or some strategically planned law-suits aimed against Evangelical convictions?

Thankfully, God knows the end from the beginning.

If Felicity is correct, it seems to me that now is the time to prepare.  Now is the time to get trained.  Now is the time to get connected with other leaders.

This is exactly the reason we have created Leader 101.  Is it time for this to become a priority in your life?  Check it out... http://www.lk10.com/lk10-school/leader-101/ 

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