The infamous Supreme Court decision known as Roe v. Wade happened during my freshman year of high school. Yesterday it was overturned by the court. While I have prayed for this day, I was not sure I would see it in my lifetime.

While I think it was good to overturn this decision, this will not end abortion in the United States. The decision is being left to the individual states, and we are a nation that is divided.

Something good that came from Roe v. Wade is that the followers of Jesus rose up and took a stand. They spoke the truth of God’s Word in the face of this evil. They started Crisis Pregnancy Centers that offered counseling, support and adoption as an option. These efforts must continue. In fact, we need to redouble our efforts in this cause, because the battle is about to get more intense.

Satan will reinvigorate his minions to stir up trouble for believers in the wake of this decision. When the impending decision was “leaked,” attacks on churches and pro-life ministries escalated. It will get worse.

That is why believers need to be extra careful that our behavior, speech and actions in this matter are above reproach. We must continue to show the love of Jesus to those who disagree with us, especially those whose lives are burdened by an abortion in their past. We must redouble our efforts to be the church, providing solutions to problems and not just bemoaning them.

When man brought sin into the world, God provided the solution to that problem in Jesus. He stood up to evil, showed the world a better way, and in the process accomplished our forgiveness and salvation. He did that for everyone, including those who are on the other side of this issue. We need to make sure we share that message of God’s love in Christ with them.

As I said earlier, I think the battle is going to intensify. Prepare yourselves for that. Turn to the source of our strength.

1 John 4:4 … the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.

We need the courage and conviction of young David going to face the giant.

1 Samuel 17: 47  All those gathered here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord’s, and he will give all of you into our hands.”

The one who came to accomplish the salvation of all men is all about giving life, not death.

John 10:10 “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

This has always been God’s goal, God’s desire. As followers of Jesus, we need to make this our desire as well, working to share this message lovingly with the world.

Deuteronomy 30:19 This day I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.

God strengthen us all to face the days ahead as His witnesses.