There are
many of us out there who have been bullied and abused.
Whether we’ve
been beaten verbally, emotionally, physically and sexually by a family member,
have been teased, thrown in lockers or picked last for teams as kids or, worst
case scenario- all of the above- it
certainly is a challenge to live through that, let alone, overcome it.
Many of us
are underdogs, the forgotten, the least likely.
And that is
precisely why one of the things that I love most about God is His viewpoint on
that status. God’s “M.O.” is one of championing the underdog, encouraging
him/her, and exalting/promoting that individual, not just in spite of the odds,
but quite often, because of them.
“So the last shall be first, and the first last: for many be
called, but few chosen.”
Matthew 20:16
“But many who are first will be last, and many who are last
will be first.”
Matthew 19:30
“But many who are first will be last, and the last
first."
Mark 10:31
“And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there
are first which shall be last.”
Luke 13:30
Indeed, if
we see through a glass darkly (1
Corinthians 13:12), how much more
does God see with complete accuracy what is truly going on?
“…‘Look not on his countenance, or on
the height of his stature… for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh
on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.’”
1 Samuel 16:7
“For the word of God is quick, and
powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing
asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of
the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12
And, since
we are made in His Image (Genesis 1:26-27), the challenge,
therefore, is given to us to do likewise:
“Open thy mouth for
the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.
Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of
the poor and needy.”
Proverbs 31:8-9
It is often,
within this context, in which many of us find meaning, purpose and victory. For
whatever reason, we have endured less than ideal circumstances to help someone
else who is experiencing them.
And, as we
help others, we, in turn, honor God.
“And the King shall
answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my
brethren, ye have done it unto
me.”
Matthew 25:40
“He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he
that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.”
Proverbs 14:31
“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and
that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
Proverbs 19:17
It’s quite a
win-win.
So, take
heart, fellow underdog! God knows you. God sees you. God loves you.
And He has
Victory FOR you!
Copyright © 2015 by
Sheryle Cruse
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