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British-born cleric and former political commentator Calvin Robinson says he sees signs of revival even as his Michigan church was targeted by what he describes as a spiritual attack.<\/p>\n

Robinson, who serves at St. Paul’s Church in Grand Rapids, shared with The Christian Post<\/em> that his church was vandalized with satanic graffiti earlier this month. The words “The devil was here” and a profanity were scrawled on the doors of the church, a desecration he views as part of a larger spiritual battle.<\/p>\n

Rather than respond in anger, Robinson urged prayer for the unknown perpetrator. Posting photos of the vandalism online, he called the individual a “poor lost soul who needs Christ.”<\/p>\n

The vandalism occurred just a day after a troubling encounter at the church. Robinson said a man who appeared to be either mentally unwell or possibly under demonic influence showed up following Sunday service.<\/p>\n

“I won’t share what they said, just because I don’t want to put them into a difficult position,” Robinson explained, “but I thought that conversation was very strange. I invited the person to church to pray, and they refused.”<\/p>\n

He believes the two incidents are connected, evidence of what he called the enemy’s resistance against the church’s mission.<\/p>\n

“It’s just another case of the enemy not liking when you’re doing good work,” Robinson said. “Our church is on a mission\u2026 trying our best to be here as an orthodox voice to this community. And so, we’re riling up the enemy, it seems.”<\/p>\n

Local police are investigating the vandalism, though the Grand Rapids Police Department has not issued a comment.<\/p>\n

Robinson noted his congregation remains faithful and undeterred. “We fear God more than we fear the world,” he said. He contrasted their courage with what he sees as compromise within the Church of England, where his ordination was previously blocked over theological disagreements.<\/p>\n

For Robinson, the broader context is clear: Christians in the West are facing a growing hostility that mirrors the persecution endured by believers around the world.<\/p>\n

“I don’t really see it as left versus right,” he said. “It’s good versus evil, and evil does not like the truth. Evil will do everything it can to shut down the truth, silence the truth, or kill the truth.”<\/p>\n

The attack on his church came just days before President Donald Trump awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a friend of Robinson’s who was murdered earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on Kirk’s memorial service, Robinson said he witnessed a powerful display of faith.<\/p>\n

“I’ve never seen anything like it in my life,” he shared. “It was outstanding to see every single person get up on the stage and proclaim the Gospel. Everyone spoke our Lord’s name, even people who are usually seen as secular politicians.”<\/p>\n

He added that Kirk’s death, though tragic, is sparking revival among young people who are either discovering faith for the first time or returning to the church after years away.<\/p>\n

“That’s Charlie’s ministry right there,” Robinson said. “Through his martyrdom, he has inspired a whole generation\u2026 God turns all things to good.”<\/p>\n

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