Southern Gospel
2 Corinthians 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
I am a southern country boy, with a genetic blend of Appalachia and rural farmland. I am at most home in the middle of nowhere, and differ in many characteristics from most of my friends from north of the Mason-Dixon line, but, I am mostly a child of God. I am a child of a God who sees no color, and who’s grace is available to all. I have been bothered deeply by what has happened in Charleston, and even more so over the argument of a flag that represents hate, and not heritage; it always has, and always will. For whatever reason God allowed slavery for centuries, it is not to be glorified through a flag flying anywhere.
Those who lost their lives, most likely did not fear death at all. Likely they knew something was wrong, yet opened their lives to one who they knew was lost. They opened up themselves to offer God’s grace and even mercy that comes with knowing Jesus. Most likely some where given discernment of how grave this situation might have been, and the gospel presented as hope for the lost. Those who lost their lives were martyrs for the Gospel of Jesus Christ; there are great rewards in heaven now that they are with Jesus.
Do you understand that when you have no fear of death, life takes on an entire new meaning? Do you realize that safety net allows you to pour yourself into life as never before? When you grasp the liberty Paul speaks of, you become bold in your faith. You see the urgency of sharing the Good News with all God places around you. You do not fear the consequences of being bold; you understand that every moment of your life has, and will pass through God’s sovereign hands. Satan meant for his servant to go and divide Charleston; God meant it for unity. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Charleston has seen no riots and only diversity standing together. That is the South I am proud of today.
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