Israel was enslaved for 400 years (depending on which historian you listen to)
African Americans as slaves to the colonies began 400 years ago in 1619
The numerical facts are irrelevant. What is relevant to me is…WHAT THE HELL??
Where was God while his “chosen” people were enslaved? Where was God for the slaves in the colonies for over 200 years?
Where was God…
And allow me to be ridiculous. Where is God when our country and world leaders enslave our people not to hard labor, but to fear? And is there really a difference between those two? I don’t think so. It is one emotion that keeps people enslaved. Fear. I get very upset when fear is the rule. And I think I might know why.
I can relate to this. It is fear that keeps me enslaved. Over this past week I was afraid that the business deal wouldn’t go through. And I was tempted to make a deal that wasn’t great just because I was afraid. I didn’t…but I was tempted. It is fear that keeps me from talking about my past…or my chest pain…and so I have been enslaved to it. Kept captive because I am afraid people will shy away from me. And…it was FEAR that kept me from telling people about what happened.
It was fear that kept the black people enslaved. It was fear that kept the Israelites enslaved. It was fear that kept people from standing up for either of those groups! I always wonder if someone will stand up for me someday. Will God?
Where was God? Where is God? I honestly don’t know…but here’s what I do know. For centuries he has shown that over time, he will “make it right” and that what appears to be evil he is working for good.
I trust that…I think…I’m trying…
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