Secular commentators, columnists and bloggers addressing the new year 2022 have discussed everything from - Covid in the new year - to - China and conflict - at the other end of the spectrum.
But what might proven Christian writers be addressing for 2022 - this is a list taken from - 1939 with - WWII on the brink
First, calling for prayer for the nations as War loomed
Second, security issues relating to protection of the population.
Third, food security for feeding the population
Fourth, transport – including the military – trucking, shipping, air, rail
Fifth, home defences (yes, including Dad’s Army, Home Guard)
Sixth, technological advances - an example was the development of radar
Seventh, Churches engaged in ‘youth’ and ‘family’ ministry and military chaplains.
Are these seven applicable today
Covid and China has our attention - the Christian community is mindful of both – prayer is one of the Christian’s greatest protective spheres.
Already the political and social wings of the nation are talking about protecting the nation. Certainly the Covid health adjustments illustrated by health governance roaring into action.
Yes, food security will always be an ongoing issue. Much concern has been aired as to much agricultural land has been sold to overseas interests.
Transport - already railways lines once closed are being reopened across the continent. Forget about electric cars, should the flare go up – every titbit of electricity will be directed to the military effort and coal fired electricity production will be quickly re-established.
Home defences – eat your heart out Dad’s Army – and becomes key for our enormous Australian coast line.
Technology has come a long way from the introduction of radar. Australia is right up there illustrated by the development of nuclear submarines.
Yes, local churches will once again be well trod and with a huge emphasis on youth ministry (the next generation) and family ministry (with many family members engaged in the military).
Christian root and branch
The nation will turn once again to a deep cultural acknowledgement of the role of the Christian communities across the nation.
Ministers and their parish staff (Cathedrals, Suburban churches, Pentecostal congregations, Ethnic communities such as the Greek Orthodox) will become centres of comfort, encouragement and practical outcomes.
This, in my view, is what Christian writers and commentators and bloggers will inevitably focus.
Dr Mark Tronson - a 4 min video
Chairman – Well-Being Australia
Baptist Minister 45 years
- 1984 - Australian cricket team chaplain 17 years (Ret)
- 2001 - Life After Cricket (18 years Ret)
- 2009 - Olympic Ministry Medal – presented by Carl Lewis
- 2019 - The Gutenberg - (ARPA Christian Media premier award)
Gutenberg video - 2min 14sec
Married to Delma for 45 years with 4 children and 6 grand children