TLDR: I think we will see many from the lgbt community flock to churches, and we as believers need to stand strong in faith, while not treating them any different than Jesus would a prostitute, dont distance dont celebrate, love on them where they are at as an individual with a name that God wants to hold close and have turn or return to Him.
Edit: I just want to add this is about those with a repentant heart, im assuming if they are seeking the Church they are on the path to repentance.
Men and woman of faith. Be ready for the coming harvest. I dont know for sure, but seeing people turn to God after the loss of Charlie Kirk, seeing a swell for atleast this past sunday at my church and hopefuly more to come. Be ready for the "freaks" to walk through the door.
Quick backstory/testamony: I am a formerly gay man who has a new life in Christ. I still struggle with the attraction but have learned to love a woman in the same way God loves her. But at the end of the day I turned from it and am trusting in Gods strength to keep me going.
That being said, the "freaks" is where I came from.
What I mean by that is we are gonna have a change in the look of the congregation, similar to when jeans and a tshirt were allowed finally into most churches. I believe we will see many gays, lesbians, trans, etc. Enter the door to our churches looking for The Church. Treat them as people, hurt and broken, but people. The fastest way I grew in Christ was when I was treated like an individual, by my name, not my sin. Before if I told people I was gay, they would either put distance or celebrate the fact. For the first time when I went to a local church did no one change how they treated me. I wasnt celebrated, but I wasnt told you arent welcome to join us on sundays. But they didnt compromise their beliefs, that lead to me repentance and restoration in Christ.
Until we realize what "ALL we like sheep have gone astray" means.....we won't make real progress. ALL WE means everyone....some sinners have been saved by Grace just like the rest of us sinners will be saved by the same Grace if they choose to receive Christ as Lord and Savior. Categorizing human weakness and frailty and labeling someones sin shows perhaps an underlying issue of pride and self righteousness. We might need to examine that issue first before we "be on the lookout" for _____ to flock into our "churches". BTW God sees our righteousness as nothing but a filthy rag! The "church" shouldn't be on the look out for _____ to flock to their "churches", the "church should be out looking for the Fatherless and introduce them to Christ by exhibiting the LOVE of Christ so others can know the fullness of the Father and be reconciled back to Him. Just saying.......Thank you Jesus for saving this sorry sinner, thank you Jesus!
We set the table for those who want to dine with The King, its up to them to take a bite and taste that which is good. We who are called by His name are all just sinners and servants setting the table for more to join. Cant wait to sit amongst you tax collectors as a once lowley prostitute to sexual immorality. The King is alive! And He will return! Praise The Lord for all He has done!