“There’s a war going on outside no man is safe from” are the words chanted by the contemporary poet Prodigy from the “infamous” Mobb Deep rap group in the mid 1990’s. Although it’s been 20 plus years since these lyrics were released into the world, he couldn’t have been more right. Considering the tumultuous social climate where the law abiding and the lawless clash like 2 rams, friction will consequentially spark death. And yes, we are all privy to the political battle royal taking place right before our eyes leaving the protected and served lost in the crevices where we clash like 2 rams—-and you know the rest. As a result, internationally and domestically, the people are hungry for a revolution. Uprisings have sprung up to become the resistant against the powers that be; to put an end to the ideals of the authority and ultimately bring about change.
I continue to hear, “There’s a war going on outside no man is safe from.” There are 2 components present in every revolution: the oppressed and the oppressor. However, before the vehicle used to accelerate the revolution is put into ignition, the oppressed has to not only recognize its oppressor, but have a resolved mind to relinquish their designated office as the oppressed. This is where the war begins. Now, although there’s a revolutionary presence stretching from sea to sea and has crossed technological borders such as social media, we cannot be ignorant to the manner in which war operates; for war is made up of many battles: whether it was the Revolutionary War from April 1774 to September 1783; the Civil War from April 1861 to May 1865, and even the War in Afghanistan from October 2001 to December 2014. Each of these wars lasted at least 4 years. Like our ancestors, we have to distinguish the difference between wars and battles. Is the fight against racism a war or a battle? Drug addiction, domestic violence, and pedophilia—-are these wars or battles?
The people are crying out to the heavens for the need of a revolution—-well, we’re already in the midst of one. In fact, the true revolution started sometime in A.D 33 when Jesus Christ died and resurrected himself for the salvation of men. In Latin, the word “revolution” means to turn around or make a significant change; which is synonymous with repentance. The real revolution in other words, true change, starts in the heart. So you literally have to attack the sinful root in order for the branches of racism, domestic violence and any other branches to die. So what or who are we in war with?
In the book of Galatians, Paul says “the flesh wars against the [Holy] Spirit.” The very sinful nature in which we were born in, desires to do all that is contrary to the Word of God. And then we have an adversary who’s like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour; you know, “steal, kill, and destroy.” In our defense, the Bible says that the “weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds,” (1 Corinthians 10:4). A weapon is a means of gaining an advantage or defending oneself in a conflict or contest. The greatest weapon we could be armed with is having the power of God in us; the Holy Spirit—-Jesus! Psychology will not work. There’s no way a people can be changed without a person being changed. The revolutions starts at home—internally.
Until next time, please remember that you cannot have a revolution without a resolution. The decision is yours.
FerventSpirit 