The Wounded Soldier!!!

Lady 1:Pssssssssssssssst!!!!!! You should hear this.  I told you she was pregnant

Lady 2: That’s a joke, she can’t be pregnant not her

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Lady 1:Usione watu wanasimama kuimba kanisani ukafikiri wameokoka (Do not imagine that all those who sing in church are saved), it’s confirmed and in fact I heard the guy responsible doesn’t even care much (this may or may not even be true it’s a rumour)

Lady 2: Oh no, I would never think she would get pregnant, how could she?Doesn’t she realize the damage she has caused?Many people who look up her to will be misled. Kwanza hata mimi I wasn’t for the idea that she should be youth leader, this is embarrassing to the youth group and the church

Lady 1:Ssssshhhh!!!!!!!! Here she comes

Lady 2: Let’s pretend we know nothing. "Heyyyyyyyyyyy How are you? How have you been?"

Lady 3: Hey Ladies, I am okay the Lord has been faithful.(This statement is very genuine)

Lady 1: Sarcastically eeeh He is always faithful even when we stray from Him.

Lady 2:mmmmh!

Lady 3: Yes He is. Have a great day ladies.

Lady 1:Yeah sure, you too. Bye!

Lady 2: Aki our church is full of hypocrisy; I am so pissed off right now. Are the elders aware of this, because they should be!

Lady 1:Hehehe Kuwa mpole, mimba ni kama kikohozi haiezi fichika hehehe(A pregnancy is like a cough you can’t hide it) it will come out soon.

Does this sound familiar?

A conversation like this can take place for any other person who is battling with drug abuse, abortion or any other form of addictions or struggles in the spiritual battle. 

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It is only in the Christian battle(Spiritual journey) where when a Christian soldier is wounded by the enemy, fellow Christians soldiers, instead of shielding and protecting the wounded soldier from more harm, turn around to finish and kill the wounded soldier.

NOTE:

I write this bearing in mind that this is not what all Christians do and so it may not apply to all situations in life. I know of Christians who have sacrificed aloooot for the sake of others. However a majority of us need to embrace the concept of GENUINE love, GENUINE giving, GENUINE comforting, GENUINE concern and GENUINE care.

And that is what I am presenting to you today.

Mistakes happen, people sin, we all sin, but that does not qualify us to judge those who are in situations like this. I talk about this with deep concern because many people are giving up on this journey for the specific reason that the environment around them is choking. So someone gets pregnant:

·         She is already struggling with the guilt of what happened.

·         She is psychologically tortured.

·         She has probably thought of an abortion and maybe the pregnancy was even as a result of rape (just imagine how tough that would be!)

But she realizes she would rather keep the baby and deal with everything that comes her way. Just when she hopes that she can come to church and comfortably worship and cry to God, sing with friends and just have beautiful worship moments and bible study; then it dawns on her, she is more wounded when she goes to her place of solace.

We can think of as many situations. A young man or woman gets into drug abuse either by choice or through any other reasons and all that you hear are words like:

“That one is wasted”

“How many times has he been to the rehab and yet he has come out worse?”

“Stay away from him he will mislead you.”

“Look at how dirty and messed up he is!He can’t use the seats mwambie akae hapo chini kwa nyasi (Tell him to sit on the grass).”

“Her parents are wasting cash on educating her or even taking her to the rehab”

Do these words ring a bell? Do they sound familiar?

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Living like Christ is not just having a theoretical knowledge of Him but it is having a practical experience with Him. Apart from knowing scripture, Jesus lived according to what it says. He ate with those who were considered sinners, outcasts, and harlots. He gave them hope; He pointed out their sin and pointed them to God who forgives sin. However many times we have been victims of pointing to the sin and doing nothing more than pointing.

So let us paint the picture once again. Why is it that when the soldier is wounded we tend to wound him/her more consciously or unconsciously? Is it because we think their sin is bigger than ours, or because we don’t want to do the noble thing of being by their side for the fear of being judged as well? Is it because we think their situation is HOPELESS? Or is it because it is easier to camouflage in the crowd #MobMentality.

What’s your excuse? Are you planning on doing anything about it? There are many wounded soldiers around you, all they desire is that you pray with them.Spend some time with them, encourage them that the battle is not lost and hold their hand.

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For us to successfully win this battle,we need to ensure that any wounded soldier is helped through the healing process so that they will come out stronger and tougher as we complete this battle against the enemy.
And who knows maybe the next wounded soldier may be YOU! and you will need someone!
Think About it!

Onward Christian soldier