For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. "Do not think to yourself that in the king's palace you will escape any more than all the other Jews. LYRICS: "People come together, strange as neighbors, our blood is one-children of generations, of every nation, of kingdom come."Īt a time when Jews faced impending genocide, Mordecai sent word to his cousin, Queen Esther, pleading for her support and holding her accountable before God to love, serve and protect their people. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself.' But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not consumed by one another" (Galatians 5:13–15). Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Nonetheless, pivoting toward acknowledgement of "Black Lives Matter" does not necessarily constitute that "ALL Lives DO NOT Matter." Rather, focusing our love and attention toward the racial injustices of our fellow man/woman, whether black, brown or white, is an all-encompassing message of love and support which should be our primary, battle cry as we serve one another in the body of Christ. The challenge is that the moment we focus attention in one direction, an assumption is made that our lack of attention in other directions indirectly communicates a lack of concern regarding their importance. However, by offering that perspective, proponents argue we are minimizing racial injustice and suppressing the black community further by shifting focus off their legitimate, specific concerns and onto a more all-inclusive discussion. One of the more spirited discussions around "Black Lives Matter" is the argument that "ALL Lives Matter." In other words, shouldn't we give equal care, consideration and attention to all races and the injustices facing mankind universally? By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:34–35). Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. In today's age, it is easy to become swept up by media coverage/bias on a particular issue and defensive toward embracing the fact that we ALL have much to learn about personal heart change and loving one another from God's perspective. In addition, the group composes and performs at church services and concerts on worldwide tours.In the wake of protests in the United States concerning racism in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, many rallying cries have enveloped our nation but none more so than "Black Lives Matter."Īs a white, adult male, I've wrestled with what that message means to me personally and, more importantly, sought to understand from Scripture what God has to say both directly and indirectly related to the issue at hand, as well as how I should respond. The group has since released 14 live albums and five studio albums (sixteen total). It was released alongside the Hillsong Worship album Touching Heaven Changing Earth. This resulted in their first extended play, one. Hillsong worship leader Darlene Zschech suggested that they record an album. The Hillsong youth ministry includes several worship leaders, including Joel Houston and Taya Smith–Gaukrodger, Jonathon Douglass, Jonathon Dougs, Jad Gillies, Benjamin Hastings, and Jonathon Douglass. Hillsong United, also known as Hillsong Church or United, was formed in 1998. The group’s debut track features a video that shows their powerful live energy, dynamic production and includes lead vocals by Joel Houston, with additional vocals by renowned Hillsong talents such as Taya, JD, and many others. Hillsong United releases a new song titled “ Good Grace.” It’s a powerful song that will lift your spirit.
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