The times we live in call for action. There can be little doubt that the unrest and volatility besetting Western nations and economies are signs of deep discontent. I would dare to call it deep spiritual discontent. Society has lost its moral compass and its ethical rudder is wedged so tightly by hubris that the wants of the individual receive primacy over the needs of the collective.

The riots in the United Kingdom and Greece are harbingers of greater instability. Politicians running roughshod over the needs of the poor in power plays for cheap political gain are a flare, warning of an ominous tide.

The church now as never before needs to insert itself as the Lion of Judah in society. We need to stand on the best parts of the Christian faith through the ages and proclaim (even with quivering voices) the hope and love we have come to know in Jesus. Jesus’ care of the widow, orphan, and poor should echo in our own concern for our world.

Once again the church needs to become a leader in society, rather than the lapdog of the powers of this world that would see it chasing its tail in search of long-lost members. We, who stand on the fundamentals of love and justice, need to commit deep within our hearts to stand for all that is good, and lovely, and true in our world.

The cost may be high, but the prize is worth every effort. For the Kingdom to come as we pray for every day, each of us must assume our role. Our means must match the ends we seek. So let us become leaders in all the spheres of our lives and show our society the way to Love. The times we live in call for action.