Spiritual Hunger

For decades, these United States have been languishing in the negative consequences of a society that largely turned its back upon God.   The whims of human perversity have been seen in views of what constitutes a family, of the relationship and distinctions between the sexes, of the rights and responsibilities of parents vs. that of government schools, and a host of social factors that form the matrix of current society.

But with the election of a new, federal government administration, there seems to be a turning away from the radical perspectives of the recent past – a rejection of the extreme activism of the current administration.   There is a growing sanity with regard to what is best for our children and how they should be trained.  Increasingly, the views of parents are being given greater consideration, to the consternation of social engineers who pursue a radical, woke agenda.

That many in society are looking in the right place to find the truth is evident in the growing hunger for the Word of God.   Annual Bible sales have increased 22% over this time last year.  Reportedly, first-time buyers are a major factor in this surge in sales.   Christian publisher Jeff Crosby told the Wall Street Journal, “People are experiencing anxiety themselves, or they’re worried for their children and grandchildren.”

Thankfully, many people have begun to recognize that the timeless truths of the inspired Word of God are the one source of moral absolutes that must govern our lives.   The breakdown in the foundational structure of the family unit has created a host of negative, social consequences.  This fallout is seen in broken and fatherless homes, leading to increased levels of crime, poor academic performance, and a general, social malaise not as frequently seen when a biblical view of the family unit is more fully grasped and followed.

As Christians, our task is to stand unalterably upon the timeless message of Scripture.  When fathers and mothers understand that their critical task is to instill in their children a love for the Word of God and an unshakeable commitment to build their lives upon this immutable foundation, then society is moving in the right direction.

No element of our worldview is more critical than the conviction that the Word of God is an enduring, unchanging revelation of truth from God.  It defines how people can know God and live to please Him during their brief pilgrimage in this world.   As you enter 2025, renew your commitment to be guided by the eternal, inspired truth of the Holy Bible.