Reflections on JusticeSample

‘The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.’

These words declare that the coming Messiah has been anointed to bring good news to the poor, to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and to release the prisoners from darkness. This decree has now been placed in our hands, God’s people!

As prophetic voices, we have the honour and duty to walk in unison with God in bringing his Kingdom to earth by speaking truth, valuing the undervalued, and releasing freedom to those who are oppressed.

The enemy is pleased if the sound of this mission fills us with trepidation and doubt, but the reality is that the almighty God has anointed you for the assignment at hand. Through Jesus, you have been granted the spiritual authority to walk into this Kingdom calling, and his Word promises us that ‘The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it’ (1 Thessalonians 5:24).

Challenge: Silence any skeptic whisper that may lead you away from this mandate. Rely on the Word of God to grant you the authority and faith needed to be victorious in this mission. Partner with the Spirit and cultivate a relentless vision for seeing those who are trapped in darkness.

Prayer: Lord, restore the broken-hearted with your healing hands. Use us as broken vessels in your mission to find the lost, and allow the hurting to experience the touch of God.