Feb
25
Proverbs 31- the first half
Filed Under Amy, Home Again
Most people, when hearing about Proverbs 31 think of the Wife of Noble Character. I generally forget that the commonly referred to section of this Proverb begins in verse 10. The nine verses before this are part of an oracle that King Lemuel’s mother taught him. It is a warning to stay away from women and strong drink (of course good advice coming from a mother), but the part that really sticks out to me is in the last two verses where it says,
Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Hope your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.
The “repeated phrase” is open your mouth for… it is a call to action. Don’t just sit there and let it happen, do something about it, SAY SOMETHING! If I take an honest look at my own life I am ashamed to say that often times (perhaps because of fear of man) I quietly shake my head in empathy. I am aware of what is going on but don’t allow myself to enter in to sympathy, truly feeling for myself the pain that is so clearly evident. If I did this then I would have no choice but to say something, right? What a scary thought to think that the world can go on without people speaking out for the mute, the destitute. I hope and pray that our walls, that my walls, of fear or whatever is holding us back from being that voice for the voiceless crumble to the ground. I want to be able to open my mouth and hear a cry for liberation, for freedom, for justice pour out. Jesus, help me see with your eyes and love with your heart!
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