IT’S NOT ONLY ABOUT REALIZING IT
When Mordecai realized the danger that was heading towards all the people in the nation, he did not stay still; instead he did something about it. What are you doing before the problems that you are seeing in your city and family?
Let’s look at the order in this story.
1. He found out about the dangerous situation.
He found out that all the Jews like him were in danger of being exterminated because of one man’s hatred. Nowadays, we observe a lot of injustice in the lives of adults and young people, anything from marriages being destroyed to the growing dangers that threaten our young people at school; but very few people do anything to engage and solve the situation.
Many people would rather stay in their comfort zone or privacy and not do anything about the injustice or the declining condition of our society.
When Mordecai found out about what was going on, he tore his clothes and put on rough clothing to show his sadness. Then, he put ashes on his head and went on around the city crying out in a loud and bitter voice.
2. He was very sad because of his people’s condition.
While we continue not to feel sad, angry or indignant about injustice nor have compassion for the suffering other people go through, we will not be motivated to participate in the solution.
Many people ignore the problems if they do not affect them directly.
3. He was moved to do something about the situation his people were going through.
Mordecai tore his clothes, cried while walking in his city in a loud voice.
Today, you and I do not have to tear our clothes, but we can show how our heart breaks when a little girl is abused by her step father or when one of our neighbors get divorced.
We are not forced to go to the streets and shout out loud, but we can tell others about the hope found in Jesus.
Think about it:
What are the needs that affect your community?
What can you do to realize the need in those who surround you?
