Hi everyone, there are people in life who consider themselves to be on the fringe on the outside due to one reason or another. Sometimes this may be temporary, they are a part of society-but may be not feel included enough. Some people who feel like this may be in poverty or have a severe illness or condition and feel not included enough by the rest of the community.
God today is more of a non interventionist God than we saw in the Old Testament when he led his chosen people who were the Israelites at that time through prophets . God was the legal authority during this time and also some of the language in the Old Testament is poetry, symbolic and spiritual and not literal. For example, God never intended for children's heads to be hit on rocks and some people argue this spiritual language for justice to be literal when it is not in (Psalm 137:9). Also, not everybody listened to what God revealed to them to do during this time.
Today some of the suffering that we see in the world is the result of it being end times. The suffering that we see some of this can be end times suffering that is written about in (Matthew 24) and in the Book of Revelations. These things need to come to pass in the world, but we can still do what we can to help others during this time like giving what we can afford to charities that support these people in need or by praying for them, (Psalm 46) is a good prayer to support peace.
There are different types of end times theory like kingdom now theology and the new apostolic reformation theory that promote a "Dominionist" worldview that hold the view that Christians should take control of the structures of society and some hold views that they should do this even by instigating war to usher forward the return of Christ. Traditional Christian theology and scripture does not though support this view that war should be instigated to try and bring about end times prophecy in the name of the Christian faith but suggests that we should watch and wait for these signs in (Matthew 24) of end times. People should try and bring light to the world. God does not prevent hard times from coming to us but he is with us in them as Isaiah tells us .“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you." (Isaiah 43:2).
Also, division can be caused by governments themselves which God does not have to intervene in or resolve their disputes. Those in charge need to negotiate to resolve disputes when the time comes for this and their own personal faith is a private matter if they have a faith like everybody else and they can be led by the good values of their faith in their own lives. Corruption is also blighting society and those who are involved in corruption and terrorism need to address these acts to. God supports people today primarily in their personal lives with the Holy Spirit and leaves governments to lead public life and we are told in the New Testament to follow our governments laws (1 Peter 2:13-17) (Romans 13:1-7).
(Psalm 72) tells us that God will support those who are afflicted and those without a mother or father as well it is stated in (Psalm 27) "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up." God has good intentions to us. (Psalm 11) also states God is on the side of those who are oppressed. (Psalm 139) speaks to us all how God knows all of our ways and cares for each one of us and we are all equal before God as (Galatians 3:28) states.
Jesus talking to a Samaritan woman at the Jacob's well and offering her living water, is an example of Jesus accepting somebody who was seen as an outsider in their community. In this scripture we see Jesus breaking all the social, racial, and gender barriers of the time to offer salvation to a marginalised outcast.
I like this scripture on God supporting outcasts from (Zephaniah 3:
14-end) "And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will
change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.
Saints to like Saint John of the Cross was a holy man who was afflicted at times by mental health and he would roll in mud or sometimes declare himself to be a great sinner and sell all of his possessions. John would be helped by others at times and taken to hospital for nutrition. He died and became a Saint.
I have felt like in exile at times, but God gave me joy and comfort through my faith and has taught me that I am enough as I am.
See some of their comments of others experience-
1)"For an autistic being filled with the Holy spirit is the best. The Bible says is helper and conforter, and that means the kindest friend.What else an autistic would want, a sensitive person, friend all mighty that can accompany them. We can be lonely people, an opportunity to know the Holy spirit, and give more time to know him."
2)"While still young, I chose to socially isolate, largely to avoid bullying, but I had also seen by then that I wasn't like everyone else, and I didn't want to always be acting like I was. This could have led to a very lonely life, but I also became a Christian while young. The Holy Spirit has been a constant companion and comforter and strengthener.
I believe this is the biggest factor that has kept autism from being as crushing as it seems to be for many people I see often"
Let us do what we can to support others in great need even with signs of end times, keep on trying and pray to promote peace. There are people who are affected in war today by no fault of their own, let us remember them and unite together in good cause. Jesus asked us to support those needing help freely in (Matthew 25:40) and in (Matthew 6:2-4). (Galatians 6:2 ) further speaks to us also about the need to support others. As Christians to we should build each other up and encourage each other as said so clearly in (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
I want to leave you with this quote- "Jesus often started with those who are marginalised and disadvantaged in some way. They are or can be Christ's missionary and can be Christ's missionaries to the world. Think of somebody poor in the spirit and holding the Cross who is dependent on Christ and this is great symbolism of the lamb Christ continuing to be being carried and with us today."
If you have any seen yourself as a bit of an outsider or the plight of these people moves you. You may like this song below from the Hunchback of Notre Dame. It lightened my heart. Keep the hope alive.
I have posted a more in depth version of this post generally on my main blog, but didn't include it here as it didn't pertain to the neurodiverse community the discussion.
A song from Notre Damn called God help the Outsiders
