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Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotion: Standing Up For Others. |
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Seed Devotion: Standing Up For Others
Scripture NKJV Matthew 25:40," And the King will answer and say to them, "Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."
I remember a while back watching a program from an abortion clinic on Christian television. It was one of the most gruesome things I had ever seen. They were showing how the tragedy of abortions were carried out in America. I saw fetuses being destroyed and the tools that were used to destroy them. I saw moms who felt guilty and new lives that were destroyed. Once that seed became a fetus it was a life, but some did not see it that way. Their whole thing was to destroy the fetus as soon as possible, so the potential parents would have to no longer worry about the child. It's a shame that over a quarter million abortions are done in America and people, including some in the government, think it's okay. It breaks my heart to see the apparent disregard for life on public display.
But while it's sad to see, it brings hope to my heart to see people standing up for these babies. It's great to see shows that promote life and fight those who stand up for abortion. It's also wonderful to see people all over the world who stand up for those in need. In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet Jeremiah was persecuted for proclaiming God's message to sinful Judah. For 40 years Jeremiah was faithful to proclaim God's messages. Some of these messages were tough, but had to be because a holy God could not put up with an unholy people. For 40 years Jeremiah received no acclaim, love, or popularity. He was beaten, jailed, and tormented. People today all over the world are still being heavily persecuted for their faith and obedience to God. In Jeremiah 38, Judah was in tormoil. They also had a king who agreed with everybody. Now, if the king doesn't stand for anything than you know the people will live by their own rules. In Jeremiah 38, the people had gotten tired of Jeremiah's prophetic voice because it was not what they wanted to hear. Therefore they put Jeremiah in a cistern to kill him. A cistern was a large hole in the ground lined with rocks to collect water. The bottom was dark, damp, and full of mud. In a cistern, Jeremiah could drown, die of exposure, or starve to death in the cistern.
But there was a palace official by the name of Ebed-Melech who would save Jeremiah. Ebed-Melech was an Ethiopian eunuch in the service of King Zedekiah. The Hebrew to English translation of Ebed-Melech's name is "servant of the king". He truely was out to be obedient to the true king, our Father God. When Ebed-Melech heard of Jeremiah's trouble, he went immediately to deal with the injustice going on. Because Ebed-Melech feared God more than man, he stood up against the murder plot. He could have lost his life, but was instead spared when Jerusalem fell( Jeremiah 39:15). Ebed-Melech and thirty men pulled Jeremiah out of the cistern before he died.
As we speak today, there are children being sexually abused, while people who know about it do nothing. There are businesses cheating employees out of their wages , while people stand around and do nothing. And their are babies being killed everyday, while people stand around and do nothing.
I thank God for the Ebed-Melechs of the world. I thank God for people who stand up for what is right, regardless of popular opinion. Here are some things you can do to make sure you are standing up for what's right:
1) Speak Up For God: The opinions of people can cause you to go astray. If you are a true child of God, the Bible is your final authority. When you gave your life to Jesus, you no longer played by your own rules. Speak up for God today.
2) Don't just talk, take action: Often we have trouble getting up and doing what we say we want to do. Complacency robs you of the reward of being a blessing.
3) Love is the driving force: Love is generousity in action. Without love, this world would crumble. Someone is waiting to experience your love today.
The next child killed in an abortion clinic could have been the next great evangelist, the next president of the United States, or a teacher changing people's lives. Let's stand up for others who cannot help themselves. Let's change this world and restore what's truely pure, noble, and right in Jesus name, Amen.
Heavenly Father,
I repent of not doing my part to be an agent of change. Lord you have commanded me to go out and spread love to a lost and dying world. Holy Spirit use me to fight evil with good. Use me to be generous in what I have to help and bless others. I thank you for those people in my life that have helped me as well. Thank you Lord in Jesus name, Amen.
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Today you can make the most important decision of your life by accepting Jesus as Lord of your life. Please pray this prayer: "Heavenly Father, Thank you for sending your only begotten Son to die on the cross for my sins. Lord I repent of all sin and ask Jesus into my heart. Thank you Lord Jesus for saving my soul and making me whole. Amen." If you have just prayed this prayer, congratulations! You are born again and are now apart of the Family of God! The next step is to get into a good bible based church where the Word of God is proclaimed. Please email me at: brandon_bracey00@yahoo.com so I can assist you in your new beginning!
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