Christian response to migrant hatred?

[HushTheNoise]

I live near a town which has experienced a massive rise in hatred for migrants. As an evangelical Christian, I would probably be seen by some as being 'right wing' in some of my views including importance of family life etc but I do not condone these racist attitudes at all. I believe in welcoming those who are fleeing war and persecution, as well as those who want to make a better life for their families. I do think some of the anger should be directed at government for things getting out of control administratively. Also universities are partly to blame for selling overseas people a myth that a British degree is the way to a great life here (when it's really just to prop the unis up). People are scared and angry and latching on to anything including some crazy far right groups.
What do you see as a practical Christian response?

I think the end times is a whole different topic and maybe deserves its own thread that people can opt into.

Personally I think there are many signs of the end times but have been for most of the past two millennia. We are much more aware of global events now.

@PraisebetoGod
thanks for the question.

First of all, spiritually and mentally.

Praying, contemplating scripture around the subject of what's coming. Seeking to "not let my heart be troubled" as the days draw nearer. Focusing on Him and the joy that awaits after the "sorrows" of the season.

Then also, practically.

Last year, before this was on my radar, the Lord moved me from a city location to a small village. If I hadn't already moved I would be considering it now. I'm preparing my home to accommodate family who may need to relocate too, perhaps in haste. I'm also ready to leave my home at a moment's notice and have a bag ready, just in case. So I suppose I could summarise as being equally prepared to hunker down in situ or evacuate at short notice, depending on local circumstances.

Other 'awareness' precautions- I keep an eye on local news reports, I keep my doors locked and my phone charged and with me. I carry a personal alarm. I'm situationally aware of my surroundings when travelling, particularly in town, on public transport etc. and am planning to avoid such journeys when the time comes.

I'm also preparing for power cuts, for not being able to travel to shops, keeping the first aid box topped up and medicines.

Everything I've mentioned comes as a result of experience living in Belfast throughout the 30+ years of the Troubles. I distinctly remember it all starting in August 1969. I can sense a similar 'powder keg' atmosphere again. Best to have a plan in place for when it comes and not to be hit by the shock.

That was the first interview of his that I watched. I had to take to my bed for 24 hours just to process what I was hearing.

I see what you mean. Otoh not all illegal immigrants are arriving for nefarious reasons. Some may be involved in or exploited by criminal gangs, which is obvs worrying.

When you mention 'fighting age' do you mean that you think they will try to overthrow the state/join Islamist terrorist groups?

Migrants have always tended to be younger and more likely to be male. I agree there is a terrorism risk though.

Human trafficking is something entirely different. It is wicked and evil exploitation and is modern slavery. It is discrete from the subject of people making their own deliberate decision to arrive here illegally. The question was what should a Christian response be and in ALL cases, whether trafficked, seeking asylum, legal migrants and illegal arrivals, it is to show Christ and to share the Gospel.