Jesus told them, “Go back and tell John what’s going on: The blind see, The lame Walk, Lepers are cleansed, The Deaf Hear, The dead are raised, The wretched of the earth learn that God is on their side. “Is this what you were expecting? Then count yourselves most blessed!”
Matthew 11:4-6
The deaf hear! As I look at what is going on in our nation, I wonder if the "deaf" Hear the cries of the people. I am not a political person, one to go out and protest, or one to riot. I am though thinking of my part in things. I wonder if every person that has been oppressed from race to sexuality got out and stood in front of the white house, what that would do.
I think of Christ and what he would do. I don't think he would sit quietly and let things happen. I know he would riot but only destroying what needed to be. I think this because of him destroying the tax collector booths, he did not destroy the temple, just the injustice of the tax collectors.
I know you know the story but can you just see it? Here he comes into a temple and sees the injustice so what does he do? Jesus throws the tables over, sets free the animals, and shouts "Not in my Father's house"
Are not the rioters doing the same? I get it, innocent people have had damage to their property. But here they are saying "No more, not in my country!" There should be no second class citizen. We should have equality for all!
Mental health should be given to those that need, sexuality should not have to be a coming out story, blacks and other races should not have to live in fear. I see the differences and am glad for that. Each person is different. Each person deserves to strive for the best in life. Each person deserves a life without fear.
As a white Christian in America, I am privileged to go about life. Yet as a lesbian, I get shunned for my "lifestyle". I can't walk hand in hand with a love without catcalling or slurs thrown my way. I can't walk into a church of Christ and be accepted with a partner for the most part. I can't show PDA at all without someone saying something.
Some ways we have come a long way, but many areas still need to grow up! I just pray we learn how to before more lives are taken in some form or fashion.
