Full Moon?

Well, if it's not a Full Moon tonight, it's pretty close!

The random craziness of the criminal element always gets focused during that time of the lunar cycle. Suffice it to say that the last 3 days have reminded me that crime doesn't rest. I've been witness to several juvenile crime events (one more recently personal) that remind me that this is a Battle for the Spiritual well being of a generation in America that has been distanced from the Righteousness of God. Well, it's not just America, I lament this situation because it seems paradoxically difficult to restore righteousness in a country which claims to be a Nation built on Godly Principles... it seems as if the foundation is being demolished one brick at a time.

When an ancient prophet, Nehemiah, heard news that the land of his fathers had been laid waste, it grieved him. It really bothered him... and he did something about it. I look around, and a common reaction today is to build a personal life raft and set out into the ocean to save 'me and mine.' How wonderful it would be to see an Ark of Deliverance being built [spiritually AND socially] by those who actually are aware that there is a Hope. Good News has yet to be delivered to some parts of the world, and in some parts where those News Stories have become neglected, ancient history, someone has to resurrect the ancient tribal custom of story-telling.

What a wonder to look for the day when as the story is told to children who will embrace the task of coming alongside their parents in rebuilding their homes, communities, cities, nations... you can hear them say, "Hand me another brick." as they work in the light of a silvery moon.