Abuse is a real thing. Sometimes we close our eyes to it, we act as if nothing is happening, or we make excuses for the behavior. Much like the Preacher and the Deacon who saw an abused man and walked away (Luke 10:30-32) All the while the one who is being abused screams out for help to deaf ears and they lay in defeat (Luke 10:30)
It is hard for someone to be
lieve that God loves them when they are being abused on a regular basis. They go to church and hear of a Heavenly Dream only to go home to a hellish nightmare. And they begin to question "God where are you"? The abused escape into a fantasy world where they flee reality and embrace the dream of freedom they yearn and cry for.
God uses His people to take care of His people. He uses us to care for the those who have been abandoned, hurt, and ignored (Luke 10:33-35). The Good Samaritan cared for someone who had been abused. He expressed compassion and cared more for the abused man than he cared for himself. By stopping and getting involved The Samaritan's reputation was on the line, his personal safety was in jeopardy, and his time and money where lost. Are you willing to pay the cost to help the abused, just as the Good Samaritan did? Are will you simply pass by? Well Jesus tells us this is the cost He desires and commands for us to pay (Luke 10:37)
Christians cannot stand back and do nothing while we know abuse is taken place in a home. We are called to help and aid those in need. We not only offer prayer we offer service.
We know of people who will let their children be abused because they fear if they do something their "soul mate" will leave them. We have families that keep secrets to maintain an image. Sexual, physical, mental, and verbal abuse does not glorify God.
This does not mean we swoop in and try to destroy a family. By no means at all do we do this. We try to help restore, rebuild, and reshape a family for the Glory of God. This means we find good Christian Biblical Counselors who know the Word of God who can give guidance. It means we confront our issues for the sake of the Gospel and not for the sake of gossip. It means we forgive (yes, we forgive) and let healing being. It means we do not hold against it the abuser and we offer grace. Yes we extend the arm of grace. It means that our little cousins, nieces, nephews, sister, brother, etc. may live with us for a while. I am talking about humility, grace, and love.
It may mean you take a break and separate for a time (but this does not mean divorce). It may mean you own up to the abuse you caused and may face jail time. It means you final grow up and become an adult. I am not asking you to be a superhero, I am only asking you to be a Christian. Stay focused, you can do this.
"In His JOY!"
God uses His people to take care of His people. He uses us to care for the those who have been abandoned, hurt, and ignored (Luke 10:33-35). The Good Samaritan cared for someone who had been abused. He expressed compassion and cared more for the abused man than he cared for himself. By stopping and getting involved The Samaritan's reputation was on the line, his personal safety was in jeopardy, and his time and money where lost. Are you willing to pay the cost to help the abused, just as the Good Samaritan did? Are will you simply pass by? Well Jesus tells us this is the cost He desires and commands for us to pay (Luke 10:37)
Christians cannot stand back and do nothing while we know abuse is taken place in a home. We are called to help and aid those in need. We not only offer prayer we offer service.
We know of people who will let their children be abused because they fear if they do something their "soul mate" will leave them. We have families that keep secrets to maintain an image. Sexual, physical, mental, and verbal abuse does not glorify God.
This does not mean we swoop in and try to destroy a family. By no means at all do we do this. We try to help restore, rebuild, and reshape a family for the Glory of God. This means we find good Christian Biblical Counselors who know the Word of God who can give guidance. It means we confront our issues for the sake of the Gospel and not for the sake of gossip. It means we forgive (yes, we forgive) and let healing being. It means we do not hold against it the abuser and we offer grace. Yes we extend the arm of grace. It means that our little cousins, nieces, nephews, sister, brother, etc. may live with us for a while. I am talking about humility, grace, and love.
It may mean you take a break and separate for a time (but this does not mean divorce). It may mean you own up to the abuse you caused and may face jail time. It means you final grow up and become an adult. I am not asking you to be a superhero, I am only asking you to be a Christian. Stay focused, you can do this.
"In His JOY!"
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