To Our JeremiahCry family,
We are burdened, dismayed and our hearts are heavy as we think about what we have seen unfold over the last couple weeks. With so much chaos and rage going in our nation, what in the world are we supposed to do? Are we to jump into the fray and start shouting, looting, and using a tragedy as an excuse to be wicked?
Are we to join in and protest and vent our pain at the gross and demonic behavior of the arrest of George Floyd? We as a nation are still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic. Now we are under curfew to keep us safe from the rioting and looting. What’s next? Darkness has literally covered the land.
The Bible talks about a darkness, darkness that overtakes a nation, and a darkness which describes a people.
“The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.” Mathew 4:16
There are those who want to push, pout, and promote evil, and there are those in the midst of evil and darkness who are looking for the light of Christ. Yes, God’s elect are in the throes of a divided country, and many hearts are being prepared to hear the Gospel and come to Jesus.
As our nation is raging against God, and continues to look for other ways to accomplish justice, peace and freedom. God is giving them over to their lust, hatred, and love of violence.
“He who sins against me wrongs his own soul; All those who hate me love death.” Proverbs 8:36
We must, as Christians and followers of Christ, penetrate the darkness with fire of the Holy Spirit, and the Truth of God’s Word. Jesus said,
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
Romans 13:13,14
We are not to hide, we are to shine!
You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden, Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Mathew 5:14-16)
So, if we set something on fire, let it be done by the fiery preaching of the Gospel!
John Wesley once said, “I set myself on fire and people come to watch me burn.”
While many people are in shock, traumatized, and living in fear while our nation is on fire, let us burn for Christ, that others may come and be rescued from the flames of hell.
Save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment polluted by the flesh – Jude 1:23
How will they hear if we do not let the perfect love of Christ swallow our fear, and cause us to rush into a sin crazed culture with the love of Christ? They won’t…
So, before we catch ourselves slipping into dread and fear, lashing out at all the injustices around the world, remember, we are the only people group on the planet who has the answer for darkness, pain, confusion and hopelessness. We have the Gospel of Christ.
For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light. Ephesians 5:8
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
Romans 13:13
