Hey loves! We're midway into the year and in the month of June and so much has transpired. It's been really rough for a lot of us Browns and Blacks across the globe. You may be wondering where is GOD? Where is Jesus in the midst of all this chaos and I can assure you, He is right on the throne. He sees the injustice, the anger, the heart ache, the tears, and the pain. And He mourns, weeps, and He will vindicate and give justice. I know it seems unfair that racism, hate, police brutality and social injustice exists but unfortunately this is one of the costs of the Fall with Adam and Eve. Thank God for the second Adam which is Jesus Christ that gives hope to an expected end which is eternity in Heaven for those who have accepted Him as their LORD and Savior.
1 Corinthians 15:45-49 New Living Translation (NLT)
45 The Scriptures tell us, “The first man, Adam, became a living person.” But the last Adam—that is, Christ—is a life-giving Spirit. 46 What comes first is the natural body, then the spiritual body comes later. 47 Adam, the first man, was made from the dust of the earth, while Christ, the second man, came from heaven. 48 Earthly people are like the earthly man, and heavenly people are like the heavenly man. 49 Just as we are now like the earthly man, we will someday be like the heavenly man.
It seems as though weekly we are hearing about another killing of a Black woman or man by the hands of police. Sadly, there are some Christians that has white supremacy and white privilege and do not understand why they should support black lives matter because of their own hate in their heart that was taught from generation to generation. They are blinded by their racism and cannot see the social injustice and lack of care of life to Blacks. Some will say "well, all lives matter". Yes, they do! Most certainly! But the constant killings and unethical treatment is targeting the Black Community. White people do not have to have the same discussion as Blacks with their children on how not to seem as a threat or what to do when they encounter a police officer. It is truly sad. If you truly feel all lives matter, do not sit silent on the constant injustice Blacks face because they are included in the "all lives matter".
What does God have to say about all of this according to scripture:
Psalm 82:3 “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.”
Micah 6:8 “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Jeremiah 22:3 “Thus says the Lord: Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place.”
Proverb 31:8-9 “Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.”
Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.”
Jesus doesn't want us to sit silent on these issues. He wants us to seek justice and look out for those who've been afflicted. He wants us to stand in truth. He wants us to let go of the racism and hate. For we all will one day have to face him Romans 14:10 ESV For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. We will all have to give an account for our life. Do what you can to make sure you are in align with God's plan and will. As far as the oppressors, they too will face judgement and for what they think they are getting away with in the earthly realm, God is a just God unlike some judges here on Earth. He will give justice and do onto that person what is due. Be in prayer against racism, hate, and police brutality. Pray for the Black Lives Matter movement. Pray for those who have gone too soon for their families and that they will have justice.
Protest. Sign Petitions. Donate money. Bring forth awareness. Make Calls. Most of all, PRAY! #BLACKLIVESMATTER
Love,
Sheree Braswell
A Black Girl whose life matters
xoxo
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