Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the
poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of
the wicked. Psalm 82:3-4
God raises up leaders to take on causes that are much greater than
themselves. However, these causes are often first birthed as a result of a
personal crisis or conviction; then this leads to a larger cause.
Martin
Luther King had a personal conviction that racial discrimination was wrong. He
sought to change this through preaching and non-violent demonstrations.
It wasn't long before this became the conviction of others and a
movement larger than any one person.
William Wilberforce was a political statesman in England. He came to
Christ when he was twenty-eight years old.
He began to have personal convictions about slavery in England and he
committed his life to the goal of destroying slavery.
He finally achieved his goal after fifty years of work. His work also
resulted in sixty-four worlds changing initiatives before he died.
William Wallace was burdened about the persecution his country received
from the wicked English king named Edward the Longshanks.
Born in 1272, Wallace grew up under the persecution from the wicked
king. When he was older, he led a rebellion against England that resulted in the
freedom for the nation of Scotland.
The popular movie, Braveheart, was the story of William Wallace. Your
own ministry to those in need may first begin as a personal crisis. This may
develop later into a call to serve your generation.
Has God allowed a crisis in your life? Praise God! He often raises
leaders and begins movements as a result of a personal crisis.
Prayer: Ask the Lord to give you solutions to the challenges of your
generation.
Scriptural Reading: Psalm
82:1-8-9
