The other day, I was searching the Internet for lyrics to a song, and I came across a song entitled Do something, written by Matthew West, an American contemporary Christian musician and songwriter.

In his song, Matthew questions God as to why there is so much injustice, poverty, and suffering in the world. When he demands that God do something about it, God replies, "I did; I created you." His point is that each of us needs to do something about it.

As I listened to the words and then read the lyrics, it was as if a light went on. My heart was moved, and I wholeheartedly shouted a loud "Amen!" I realized that it is up to me to do something – anything – to further God's kingdom on earth. We Christians can't just sit around and wait for someone else to bring about changes for the betterment of our world. We need to act now, with God's help, if it is within our strength and power to do so.

James 2:15-17 – If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill," and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. (NRSV)

You may wonder, What is it that I can do? Here are some suggestions: You may want to champion a cause that will bring clean water to places that do not have that luxury; you may want to organize an event to stop bullying; you can stand up for the weak; you can be a beacon of light to the elderly or lonely, giving comfort and hope, and praying. You can volunteer your time at a local hospital or nursing home, being kind, listening, and sharing the good news of the gospel.

James 1:22-25 – But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like. But those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act — they will be blessed in their doing. (NRSV)

Prayer: Creator God, Your Holy Spirit is moving over the face of the earth in a mighty way. We thank You for inspiring men and women to speak out in the songs that they sing, in the words that they speak, and in action and protest. Continue to inspire and strengthen Your children as we work towards furthering Your kingdom on this earth. Amen.

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