What prompts the Lord to take action?

[Christ4Ever]

"For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, Now I will arise," says the LORD; "I will set [him] in the safety for which he yearns." The words of the LORD [are] pure words, [Like] silver tried in a furnace of earth, Purified seven times. Psalm 12:5-6 NKJV

What does the Lord notice? What prompts Him to arise and take action? Today’s psalm says that the plight of the poor is among God’s top priorities. When the poor are slandered, plundered, and calling out in their grief, He takes notice and even takes action to protect them. Those who mistreat the poor or slander them place themselves against God and against the pure words of the Lord that promise deliverance one day.

You have surely heard accusations and slander against the poor, the second-guessing of their ability, motivation, or education. Why do you make such statements? If you hope to imitate the Lord, then your first instinct should be to protect the poor, to speak up for them, and to offer help whenever possible. Such a pledge from the Lord to help the poor isn’t a statement to take lightly. The word of the Lord is pure and refined, calling you to the highest ideals of love and service.

Prayer: Father, help me to see the suffering of the poor and to take action in accordance with Your holy Word.

 

[Andyindauk]

Thank you Chris for this thought provoking post.

Jesus warned us to expect persecution (what does a guy from the UK know about persecution?) It's almost part of the deal. He did not warn us about penury so for many years I've had a Spirit induced yearning to give what I can for my destitute brothers and sisters, and so can I urge all who read this to reflect upon the plight of hungry believers, pray in earnest and work out how much you can afford to give and actually do something about it.

Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.
Acts 4:34‭-‬35 NKJV

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem. I Corinthians 16:1‭-‬3 NKJV

If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? James 2:15‭-‬16 NKJV