There was a preacher who opened a church in a community that had none. The town’s people were living in fear and under the control an abusive and exploitive man. The preacher had been a ruffian himself before the Lord converted and transformed his life. The Lord filled him with resolve to fight for the well-being of the families in this town. Thanks to the Lord’s goodness and grace, the preacher won the support of the town’s people. Together, by trusting in the Lord, the dirty deeds of darkness were exposed and greatly diminished by the light of the Gospel in that community.
Moses was 80 and Aaron was 83, when they confronted the King of Egypt about his treatment of the working class. They confronted him with God’s power and resolve. Eventually, even the king’s evil-spirited magicians realized he could not win against God…
“Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, ‘This is the finger of God.’” [1]
The Psalmist warns of the futility of building a home and maintaining a city without the Lord’s help…
“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” [2]
Wealthy and wise King Solomon, advocated for law-keeping and justice…
“Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law.” “Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice for man comes from the Lord.” [3]
People need the Lord to reveal to them the WHO and WHY of law and order. He is the WHO that brings justice. He is the WHY who reveals to people that law and order yields happiness.
“At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him [Jesus] all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons…” [4]
The evil spirits in the abovementioned city were cast out by Jesus. He healed the symptoms of sin’s curse upon the city, namely sickness, and He rooted out the source of evil, namely the evil spirits. The whole city gathered at a doorway. Jesus practiced open door ministry. He still does today through those whom He has called and equipped to serve Him and others.
[1] Exodus 8:19
[2] Psalm 127:1
[3] Proverbs 29:18, 26
[4] Mark 1:33-34
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