They Did NOT Die For This

"If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?"

  Psalm 11:3

I am deeply troubled in my spirit. Maybe it's just me. I was in prayer today, God having rearranged my schedule and the words that kept reverberating in my inner man were : "They did not die for this." 

Of course I asked, "Who, Lord?" Listen in as I record the response: 

"They did not die for welfare programs

They did not die for handouts

They did not die for slim pickings

They did not die for new slavery

They did not die for satisfaction 

They did not die for status quo. 

They gave their life 

to see people unified

to see people independent of oppression

to see people given back their dignity

to see people released from shame

to see people operate in honor and integrity

to restore to a man his worth

and a woman her value

to keep the family strong. 

they loved not their life to the death.

They were willing to DIE for what they believed 

because they built their life cause on the 

BACK of MY DEATH for them. 

This generation has so much will to live, 

but very little will to DIE.

Die to their appetites

Die to their conveniences

Die to selfishness and isolation 

Until they are willing to Die, 

Much of the Life they now live will be temporary 

Much of the wealth they enjoy will be fleeting

Much of the security will be surrendered.

Yes, the Leaders before you died

But they die not die for what you see now. 

Where is the generation that will live each moment 

in pursuit of the liberty of Christ for all

even if it costs their life?

- God, The Father

 I love what Matthew Henry says about this condition in Psalm 11:3 : 

It was equally correct that the very foundations of law and justice were destroyed under Saul's unrighteous government: but what were all these things to the man whose trust was in God alone? He could brave the dangers, could escape the enemies, and defy the injustice which surrounded him. His answer to the question, "What can the righteous do?" would be the counter question, "What CANNOT they do?" When prayer engages God on our side, and when faith secures the fulfillment of the promise, what cause can there be for flight, however cruel and mighty our enemies? With a sling and a stone, David had smitten a giant before whom the whole hosts of Israel were trembling, and the Lord, who delivered him from the uncircumcised Philistine, could surely deliver him from King Saul. There is no such word as "impossibility" in the language of faith; that martial grace knows how to fight and conquer, but she knows not how to flee. - Matthew Henry

We are the generation that must face impossibility with all the POSSIBILITY found in Christ alone. Join with me in prayer until this generation rises up and shows God's strength in the land.  We can't have Outrageous Church without an Outrageous Generation willing to stand for truth at all costs. I want to be apart of the Eternal Garment, God's adornment. Let's be God's Outrageous Church!