What if we pushed back?

TODAY’S PROVERB: Do not move an ancient boundary stone, or encroach on fields of the fatherless, for their redeemer is strong. He will plead their case against you. Proverbs 23:10-11, TLV

Why do people steal from the weak or vulnerable? Because they can. It’s not fair. It’s reprehensible. Yet, it happens to children and adults all the time.

Just a few days ago, my 84-year-old mom received a scam phone call that had her jumping through all sorts of security measures with her bank. In schools everywhere Biblical boundary lines are violated and children are robbed of their innocence.

But, what if these souls knew that GOD Himself — the Creator of the Universe — would judge them? And He sometimes does in strategic ways. Still I wish that our Heavenly Father would have a quiver of lightening bolts that He sent sailing when these things happen. Alas. even if He did, that’s not how He set things up.

Will He judge them eventually if they don’t change? You bet. But, what about in the meantime? Why doesn’t He also act on behalf of those who are vulnerable?

I wish I knew. But, one thing I do know, He placed us in this world, too. And we are to be aware of what happens to the innocent and to our brothers and sisters in Messiah.

So, what if those oppressors knew we looked out for the weak? We were watching?

What if we stood together in faith and action against those who attack the vulnerable. Who try to move the ancient boundary lines? What would that look like, my friends?

What if we pushed back in wisdom, faith, and boldness? That would be something to see.

May we push back wisely, my friends.

Proverbs 23:10-11 Tree of Life Version – TLV, #tlvbible, #tlvproverbs