Support System

As I was writing yesterday's post on protecting the truth, I kept thinking about the power of numbers, and specifically, supporters.

We've all been the lone wolf at times.
We've all been the lone voice of reason.
Even John the Baptist was the lone voice in the wilderness.

But consider in your life, the power that comes from being surrounded by various levels of support. Family for when you are hurt by friends. Friends for when you are betrayed by family. Those who over comfort in times of great loss. People who laugh during moments of joy. Celebrations are sweeter when people are there to gather with and tragedy is a little less bitter when others mourn with you.

So to, is the truth more easily declared when there is more than one person speaking it. As Christ stated that the poor would always be with you, I think the same can be said for the detractors and naysayers. There will also we an argument against the truth, dismissing the truth, ignoring it or suppressing it.

Culture seems enamored with solidarity stances, yet someone speaks truth and people hesitate as to whether they should stand by it's side.

It's a weird phenomenon that I'm not sure is more disconcerting or depressing. And those who demand evidence of truth seem to be experts on opinion. Another strange dynamic, but for another time.

As a continuation, on this #associatePastorTuesday, pray that truth, while confident in standing alone, would not. Pray for unity with our church leadership, to stand for truth and in particular, God's truth. May there not be a shying away or diminishing perspective of it, but a confidence in its power to bring freedom and clarity to a culture and society that are lacking both. Pray that senior pastors would not stand alone, but that their entire pastoral team would be committed to what should be so simple and obvious. And while we on the topic of support systems, pray for those who hear and receive from the church and its' ministries. May the hear, recognize and reconcile truth as it should be applied to their lives.

For there is freedom in truth
And His Word is truth.
May we know His Word
To be used for His glory.

- PNC