A happy new month to us. How have we been? Trust we're good?
For people that naturally work from home, the lock down might not necessarily be a new thing as it were, and as well for introverts. But for people who are purely extroverts, and people used to going to work every morning, it might move from being a new thing, to a very strange thing. But then, either category we find ourselves, I would admonish us to keep faith, and perhaps limit the negative news we hear, and see all around us.
For all it counts, for some of us, it might be a time to start again. A time of reflection. As well, April being the start of a new quarter, we might want to look back to see how much we've done with our dreams. If little, we might want to pinpoint the reason we've done so little and put measures in place to make the second quarter a much greater and fulfilling experience.
As well, for people who find it hard to rest due to high extroversion, or the pressure at work, you might try your best to use this time to rest and recoup strength, as everything made by nature always needs renewal at some point. Who knows? This might sadly be the earth renewing itself in some sense.
As a result of my thought over the week, I wrote a poem (more like a food for thought). Here:
Here we are
The world is silent
All we hear are crickets
Where are the prophets?
The world is dark
A little pure light would see a thousand miles
Where are the lights of the world?
Creatures are groaning
A pathway has been made for the Saviour
Who would proclaim salvation?
II
A prayer for those who die lone
Warmth for those on the sick bed- all alone
This plague, like the strong wind that parted the red sea
Makes plain the ground humanity's soul thrives on
Love. Warmth.
A hand shake here, a hug there.
The seemingly little things we cherish not
Makes the world go round
For man without a neighbor (to love, or loved by)
Is like dead flesh that rots away in the grave.
Our touches matter
Our smiles, our hearts.
But now, we need our Creator's touch
For only a mother's love
Can nurse to life, a sickly baby
After all said and done.
III (Prayer)
As the earth heals itself from our corrupt touches (air pollution and all)
Heal us Lord-
Earth's Inhabitants,
Your church on earth
And our bodies.
Let everything together be renewed
So when this is over
And the earth sadly has sloughed,
Let there be life. Let there be vibrance
Let our hearts all be renewed. Our smiles, our touches:
A new earth we pray
(Or do You have rapture in mind to create a new earth?)
In the meantime
Save us oh Lord.
A completion of the thought might be the fact that in the Old testament, when things like this happen and nations inquire of God, He sends a prophet to give a word, and sometimes solution. These solutions most times defy science (as in the case where a snake was hung and all who looked at the snake were healed, or as well, the time Moses was meant to keep his hand lifted up so the nation of Israel could win their battle at the time. Numbers 21 and Exodus 17).
But then, a look through the new testament, I have not necessarily seen a place where a prophet was raised to speak to the nations (except for evangelism). Meaning, in an era like this (new testament era), the solution lies on the leading of the Holy Spirit within us, and not necessarily a unifying prophet. This solution may vary based on assignment, location, and other factors.
I guess these are the times God would instruct households specifically on what to do. He may also instruct churches individually as well. I guess Jesus was/is the last general prophet sent to the world, unlike the days of the Old testament. Perhaps it is why men we look up to as revered servants of God has nothing to say at this moment (?).
Whichever way, I guess it's time for us to individually press in and hear what God would like to say to us. Time to take heed the words He's been speaking, but we've been ignoring. Time to make a change for good. Time to be better. Indeed, a time for renewal. So, as the prayer part of the poem goes, I pray we all (the earth inclusive) find ourselves renewed by the time this is over. Healing as a matter of fact is taking place, if only we can key in into the season. Most likely in this lockdown, we all are learning to appreciate each other, as well, pay attention to what really matters. Parents are appreciating teachers, promiscous spouses are learning the importance of family and vowing to cling to their families; and as well, humanity as a whole is appreciating health workers- those who put their own lives at risk to make sure a chunk of humanity stays safe.
An effective prayer to pray in this season would be for God to open our inner eyes, our ears, as well as our hearts. Only instruction(s) would keep us safe/healed at this moment. With respect to Moses and the snake incidence, those who were plagued got their healing based on instruction. And those who were not plagued got immuned via intercession (for it was after people died that they lifted up their voices to God. As a result of the act, those who were not plagued were kept safe, and those who were already affected got their healing as soon as the snake was put up, and they as well, looked up).
Till I come your way next week by His Grace, keep being in God's Presence. Only with Him lies all the safety.
N. B- This is my thought. Other thoughts are much welcome.
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