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The Warrior’s Song
In OUR world I see people experiencing devastation. The victims of the South Asia Tsunami. I see the five-month-old survivor who is sold for 10,000 dollars so that someone can rape her.
I also see lame children lying in their beds with bed soars, eye infections, and mice finding warmth in their one small, thin tattered cover. I see the disabled child who drags herself over to the bedridden friend to give them a crumb of mouldy bread. I see the women of the Congo terrorized by men continuously raping and beating them. I see the hopelessness in their eyes, or the lack of knowledge of hope at all. I see devastation engulfing these children of God, these lost souls, these people whom God gave a purpose. I see the refugees walking our Canadian streets who are lost, confused and feeling not understood. I see our North American brothels that are filled with girls who are trafficked into our land, promised security and beauty but, who are forced to become prostitutes. I see some of our men keeping this sin alive.
I look to our comfort and hear the shouts of Jesus calling us to get serious about our salvation. I see the multitudes of souls that think that they are safe because they think that they have an excuse for spiritual slothfulness. With profound sadness I cringe while singing this warrior’s song.
This isn’t just a picture of something that I have imagined, but it is real and it is in OUR world and WE have a responsibility to support each other as WE live out OUR faith in action.
The Warrior’s Song
Based on: Proverb’s 31:8-9, Exodus 17:8-16 and Joshua 5:13 (and the rest of the Bible)
There are countless references in the Word of God that directs Christ’s Followers to mercy and social justice. Proverbs 31:8-9 is just one example: “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
There are also countless references that direct Christ’s followers to stand together… to unite and support each other in the battle. One example of this is found in a battle against the Amalekites. While the battle was on, Moses stood up on top of a hill. As long as he had his hands raised, the Israelites won against the Amalekites. As Moses’ arms grew tired and dropped to his sides, the Israelites lost. It was important for Moses to be supported by his friends. Aaron and Hur supported Moses by holding up his arms for him. It was through their support and God’s power, that the Israelites were able to overcome the Amalekite Army on that day.
(Exodus 17:8-15)
“Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand.” Joshua 5:13
The Warrior’s Song is founded in the awareness of the injustice in the world, and our need as Christ’s Followers to support each other in the fight against it.
It is a battle that we have all been called to fight, young and old. The Warrior’s Song is our battle cry.
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