Last day of October. I’m sure there are
some families out there that are wondering… When
will the Kingdom of God come?...because they are so oppressed with domestic
violence that only the thought of Jesus return offers them any hope. Domestic
violence includes emotional as well as physical abuse, sexual assault and trafficking.
The problem isn’t just here in the United States. It is prevalent around the
world. This may be the last day of October and the end of the Domestic Violence
Awareness campaign for 2017, but it is not the end of domestic violence. Please
continue to pray and intervene for women and children around the world who are
victims of domestic violence.
 |
Shirley & Bob Woody
with Anne & Vicki
|
Personally, I am still grieving for my sister and
her two daughter, along with her new husband, who were murdered almost
twenty-eight years ago by her ex-husband. The ultimate domestic violence—death.
But they believed in Jesus as their Savior and God was with them. The Kingdom
of God was already in them.
Do you believe that the Kingdom of God is
already in you? Jesus has promised…
- For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of
what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the
Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17
- Don't you realize that those who do wrong
will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don't fool yourselves. Those who indulge
in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male
prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or
drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the
Kingdom of God. 1 Corinthians
6:9-10
Take a look at your own life…as I have
looked at mine. Are we greedy…or thieves…or worship (follow) idols in even just
little ways? We are not perfect—let’s not try to fool ourselves. Only Jesus was
perfect. But we are forgiven…IF we ask for that. For those involved in abuse, I
pray that the abuse will end—now—and that forgiveness and reconciliation will
transform the lives of those involved. Transformed to know that they can have
the Kingdom of God—now—within them when they believe in Jesus as their Savior.
Prayer
~ Lord Jesus, In Your mercy and love, touch the lives of those around the world
involved in abuse. It may seem like a cultural element or habit, but abuse is
disrespectful. There is no love there…and all love comes from You—so please
protect those involved in abuse and intercede for those, especially the
children. May Your love shine through those who love You and touch the lives of
those who need Your love. The Kingdom of God is within us—we don’t need to look
any further…or long for the future. It is here—now. You are with us and within
us.
Daily
Bible Reading: Matthew 19; Mark 10
©
2017 Text and photos by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
No comments:
Post a Comment