A few weeks ago, I was sitting after my time of prayer and a picture came to my mind of a scene from Band of Brothers. It was the scene where Easy Company has come upon the Nazi concentration camp. They eventually find so many Jews were killed and even disrespected in death. The townspeople attempted to plead ignorance but they were found to be complicit. They were made to dig graves for many bodies not given a proper burial. And even in the discovery of their despicable actions, many seemed indignant. The Lord likened their disregard for humanity and hatred of those seen as inferior to much of what we see going on in our country today. For those who seem to not care about the injustice they see and are actually being complicit by saying nothing to injustice in our country today, I heard the Lord say “Ask them whose graves will you dig.”
We watch as evil is being perpetrated on those unable to defend themselves. On the marginalized. On the poor. On people of color or ethnic origin. And not enough are standing up to say enough! So, it not only continues but gets worse. Children are being taken by an American version of Nazi jackbooted thugs. (ICE) Along with those following U.S. laws to report for immigration hearings. Innocents reporting to jobs. Those who served in our military and some who were wounded in action for our country. People being abducted and sent to places of horrid and cruel conditions or even to countries they have no relation to. Proverbs 6 tells us there are seven things that are an abomination to the Lord. 1) A proud look 2) A lying tongue 3) Hands that shed innocent blood 4) A heart that devises wicked plans 5) Feet that are swift in running to evil 6) A false witness that speaks lies and 7) One who sows discord among brethren. We see all of these things on a daily basis. We see president Trump and those who surround him sow hate, division, and discord on a daily basis. We are told in Proverbs 31:9 to plead the cause of the poor and needy. Not just those who agree with us or look like us. We are living in a time where hatred, anti-semitism, racism, disregard for those in need have just become words. The effect from this evil should have us on our face before Him.
Proverbs 22:23 paints a very frightening picture. The Lord has warned about oppressing the poor and the needy. And it says the Lord will plead their cause and plunder the soul of those who plunder the poor and marginalized. The Lord will strip away that which has been gained unjustly to the detriment of the oppressed. Better in this life than in the next. I warn with all that is in me. Turn from this evil path while there is still time. Seek Him and His path. Do not be one of those who will have to be “digging the graves” of those they were complicit in doing evil to by direct action or indifference. And pay heed to what was spoken in Isaiah 1:17 which says “Learn to do good. Seek justice. Rebuke the oppressor. Defend those in need.” Blessings.
Stand My Watch 