“If I could relive my life, I would devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God!”
“Safety and security don’t just happen, they are the result of collective consensus and public investment. We owe our children, the most vulnerable citizens in our society, a life free of violence and fear.”
Today is the day of the ‘holy innocents.’ It is the day we remember the taking of the lives of toddlers and infants by King Herod, who was paranoid and frightened over the possibility of a contender to his supposed power. When the wise men came and informed Herod about this new born King of the Jews, he was so threatened, that he chose to kill the children of his own people rather than investigate the matter, or seek out other options. So twisted was his heart, and so desperate was his grasp on power, that he thought nothing of this massacre of innocent life.
We still live in this same world today. People are so desperate for power over their lives, so keyed up about seeing their agendas pressed through, that they will literally do the same thing as Herod, but on a much larger scale. When we talk about dark and evil people, Hitler always caps the list, Joseph Stalin and Pol Pot are his quick companions, and there are others. But none of them have measured up to the horror of the American people, and the industry of death that we perpetuate through companies like Planned Parenthood and the political agendas of those who claim to value people from one side of their mouth while opening the door for murder with the other. The haphazard abortion of our unborn children, the murder of innocents, still rings loud and clear as an ‘unfortunate reality’ or an ‘unchangeable component’ of our society. If Rachel cried out and refused to be comforted over the death of her children in Bethlehem, then why are we so quick to lower our voices? Does this have to be reality, or can we seek victory through Jesus in this matter as well?
Matthew 2:16-18
16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Jeremiah:
18 “A voice was heard in Ramah,
weeping and loud lamentation,
Rachel weeping for her children;
she refused to be comforted, because they are no more.”
This quote is well known, but quickly forgotten in our grasping culture:
“It’s the greatest poverty to decide that a child must die so that you may live as you wish.”
But this is exactly what Herod did, and this is what American culture still does today. We should weep with Rachel, we should deeply mourn over the millions who are still dying daily in the midst of a culture of abundance and self-worship. They may not be brought before Molech in name any more, but our nation’s children are still being sacrificed on an altar for the worship of self, and of convenience. The unholy slaughter, this assault on the image-bearers of God still goes on.
So, cry out because of injustice. Weep openly for the lives of those lost who could not defend themselves, and had too few defenders. Pray to God, asking Him to move, and allowing your life to be moved by Him. Do not allow time or difficulty to keep you from repeatedly speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves.
And pray:
Remember the lives of Your little ones, Lord,
and break the sword of the oppressor.
If we desire to live in the rhythms of grace, then we need to make sure that a grace-filled hand is extended to those who work in the abortion industry. We must make the effort to reach out to those who perpetuate lies based in political agendas and selfish desire with a voice that lifts up the value of human life, that speaks for those who are silenced, and who never stops beating the drum of forgiveness in Christ while there is still time to be forgiven. Be a voice for adoption, be a voice for children. Light the way to Christ.
Matthew 19
13 Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, 14 but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
“Anyone who does anything to help a child is a hero to me.”
“When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments — tenderness for what he is and respect for what he may become.”
Ways to support life right now:
Support A Woman’s Choice/Necole’s Place in Louisville, KY
Like AWC/NP on Facebook
Visit the NRLC website
Like the NRLC on Facebook
Contact the American President
PHONE NUMBERS
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
TTY/TTD
Comments: 202-456-6213
Visitor’s Office: 202-456-2121
Write a letter:
The White House
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Washington, DC 20500
Reach out to your elected officials in America:
https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials
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