1I trust in the Lord for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!
2The wicked are stringing their bows
and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings.
They shoot from the shadows
at those whose hearts are right.
3The foundations of law and order have collapsed.
What can the righteous do?” Psalm 11: 1-3, NLT
Our Nation is in an uproar…apparent police brutality and severe miscarriages of justice. Looting, burnings, broken curfews, bricks through police car windows, rampant violence in the streets – major unrest in the land. Earthquakes, landslides, adults and children buried alive…terrorism, horrific assassinations, beheadings, bombings, mass murders…hunger, disease, famine, deep, deep sorrow.
“If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do?”
The Psalmist begins with a proclamation of faith and then raised a question…
1I trust in the Lord for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!
Despite all of the horrendous realities that are plaguing our Nation and world, “the righteous,” those who have placed their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ must “trust in the Lord for protection,” and move as the Spirit of God says move. We cannot allow ourselves to be governed by fear. We must trust the Lord for our protection. We must lift up a spirit of hope and faith. We must continue to preach, teach and practice the unconditional love of Jesus Christ.
What shall the righteous do? We must be “responders” and not “reactors.” We must pray for wisdom, strength and direction. What shall the righteous do? We must pray together, work together, address City Hall together, speak truth to power together, give together, love together and serve together.
Together may we pray for our homes, communities, schools, leaders, Nation and world. Together may we have the courage to speak corrective words to wayward children and adults. May we have the courage to look in the mirror, admit our faults and pray for the grace to repent.
May we resist the urge to “fly like a bird to the mountains for safety.” May we resist the urge to hide our heads in the sand like an ostrich. May we speak up when warranted. May we stand up when needed. If the foundations be destroyed, what shall the righteous do?
May we seek to “be” the Body of Christ…His hands, His feet and His heart.
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Until Next Wednesday,
In Faith, Hope and Perseverance,
Pastor Chris
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