Friday, August 23, 2013

Even Money Cries Out

Many have heard the story about the rocks crying out the truth of God. In Luke 19:39-40 we see the disciples praising Jesus in a way that is declaring Him to be God. The pharisees ask Him to rebuke them. He responds by saying that if they hold their voice, event the rocks would cry out. The point is everything, even the creation, longs to have Jesus praised as God. Why?

When we out loud declare Jesus to be God, we are in a way declaring judgement. We are setting things in right order with our voice. Even creation longs for things to be right. We will discuss this more in future posts. There is one other place where something cries out that is worthy of discussion.

In James 5:3, James says that the money of the rich that oppress the poor will cry out. It will cry out against its owners. When It cries out, it will result in their judgement for greed and for oppressing the workman by holding back their wages. The money that is gotten by oppressing the poor knows better.

God calls us to love our brother, and provide for his needs when we can.

Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You, the Most High King. Thank You for making creation want to call You King. Thank You for creating the desire within us to serve You. Father, I ask today that the money that has been with held from the poor cry out to You today, and demand justice for the oppressed. Please provide that justice. In Jesus name. Amen.