And what if it was you?

Jg 3.9, But when they cried out to the Lord, He raised up for them a deliverer, Othniel son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother, who saved them. 

A few centuries earlier, the children of Israel had also cried out to the LORD and He had raised and sent Moses to them. There are many other biblical and non-biblical examples like that, such as Mandela. Without falling into the traps of secular humanism, which has misled many, we must recognise and understand that Man is GOD’s response to human misery. Whenever a people or a person cries out to the Creator, He answers by sending a man or a woman to them; a deliverer, a saviour, a messiah (someone that He has anointed for the job).

We know this – most of us – and we like hearing it. We like the idea that GOD is going to send someone to take us out of our misery. Someone who will give us a job; or give us money; or who will invest in the business venture which has been dear to our heart for years. Someone who will help them go to Europe etc. 

Anyway, I wont be long today. The Bible says that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Ac 20:35). Why must you and I always be at the receiving end? Why can the eyes of the LORD not stop on us after going to and fro throughout the earth (2Chr 16:9, Zech 4:10)? Why can the Spirit of the LORD not be on me as well, as one anointed “to bring good news to the poor; to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour, to comfort all who mourn and give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit?” Why can I not be the one who builds up the ancient ruins; raises up the former devastations and repairs the ruined cities which have been devastated for many generations? See Isaiah 61:1-4

Today, Dr Myles Munroe was supposed to host a Global Leadership Forum; but he died yesterday in a plane crash, along with his wife, his daughter, and six other passengers whose names are not yet known or mentioned. May their souls rest in peace. However, this tragedy reminds us of two things:

1. We do not know the day, hour and circumstances of our grand exit: Let us be always ready to meet our Maker.
2. We are not really that equal in death. Everybody is talking about Dr Myles Munroe, and accessorily his wife and daughter; and yet, there were six other Christians in that jet. Hmm… Dear friends and readers, it is high time we begin to produce long-lasting fruits and live significant lives by becoming GOD’s solution to someone or to many. Enough of consumption! We have been fattened enough. 

Have a great week in Christ Jesus and GOD bless you.