I wept and wept because no one was found who was worthy to open the scroll or look inside. Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” (Revelation 5:4-5)

[Optional Prop: crystal teardrops]

Tears.

Frustration. Grief. Sadness.

It’s the name of the milieu pervading the atmosphere of many churches today. Dwindling attendance. Lack of enthusiasm. Fear of the surrounding culture, not to mention the world in general which is increasingly populated with the “nones and dones” (as the non-church and de-churched are now called). Increasing apathy toward Jesus, mission, evangelism, and discipleship among those in church and in the world.

Meanwhile, the world is becoming more agnos…