What I have learned is a major drug problem
around the world has become the number one drug problem in my community,
methamphetamine. Ten years ago the
largest drug bust in history took place when law enforcement seized $207
million dollars in cash in a meth raid. And six years ago worldwide seizers of
meth increased by 73%. Additionally, the U.S. Sentencing Commission said that
meth has produced more offenses than any other drug in 27 states.
The abuse of meth is at pandemic proportions. The other day someone asked me, “Why do people start using meth?” According to one article, the drug seems attractive on the surface by the good feelings it brings. Users feel an instant euphoria, followed by a long high, then feel more energy, extreme confidence, and strong sexual desires. There are many more reasons users are lured in.
It is one of the most dangerous street drugs
because it sucks you in then destroys you. It is like a deadly parasite that
takes your health, family, livelihood and gives nothing back. It attacks you physically, rotting your teeth
and can collapse your jaw. Due to
hallucinations of a crank bug on your skin, you scar yourself marring your
appearance. It not only causes you to be a physical danger to yourself, but to
everyone around you.
Every user has a heart problem, not from a
medical standpoint but a spiritual one. It is deeper than drugs and something
we all have in common. The Scripture says, “The heart is deceitful above all
things, and desperately sick . . .” (Jeremiah 17:9). Their heart problem is
expressed through drugs, but yours might be shown through sexual immorality or
unforgiveness. Is there a solution to
this? Yes! Jesus!
Jesus can heal, restore and forgive the sin and
brokenness in the heart. He died and rose again from the dead to show us the
power He has and what He can do. Let us bring the power of Jesus to every meth
addict.
Where do we start? Prayer. Let the meth affected
communities call out to Jesus on behalf of their precious sons and daughters.
Let grandparents and parents cry out to Jesus for their kids. Let users themselves look to Jesus for
deliverance.
Together, let us say “Enough!” Let’s rise up and
fall down on our knees. Let us bring the power of heaven to earth and see Jesus
transform meth users into beautiful sons and daughters of a loving and mighty
God.
