Christ and His Cross for the Church

The ethnic clash that erupted in Manipur on May 3rd does not seem to die down. Despite the Central and State government's attempt to douse the burning state, every attempt seems only to add fuel to the fire. The delaying tactic of the Government only gave time for the two warring communities to attack and kill one another. The longer the delay, the more the casualties. There seems to be no solution to this ongoing ethnic violence. Then, what is the solution? From where will the solution come? And when?

I have friends and brothers from both sides of the communities. I also also heard stories from both sides of their own versions. Each side justify their own deeds and none were willing to take the blame. Slogans, propaganda, and memorandum are being raised from both sides. None admitted to their mistakes, none willing to forgive, and none willing to retreat either. The establishment remains a mute spectator of the devastation causing havoc to the social fabric of the state. Friends turn foes. Where do the situation go from here?

With my little knowledge of the word of God and the few experiences I have of the way of life, I can, for sure, envision a solution. The solution is Christ and His Cross for the genuine Church.

No matter what the government will decide will only lead to troubles as it cannot please both sides. There has to be a compromise and there has to be sacrifices. The state has embroiled itself into a miry clay of confusion with no eminent return to normalcy. It is like walking on the edge of a sharp razor with barefoot, bleeding wherever it turns or whatever step it takes. Even if it stays still, it is and will still bleed. Battleground has be set for civil war with no truce at sight. 

But I still see solution amidst the situation and the dins of war cries. Only if all the parties involved turn to the living God, there is hope. To this, I reiterate, only if all turn to the living God. Especially, all believing brethren must waits on the Lord. I pray that all the professing Christians should first repent and cry out to God for mercy. 

No king is saved by a great army; 

A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. A horse is a vain thing for salvation, 

And it cannot deliver by its great power.

Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon those who fear Him, Upon those who hope in His lovingkindness, 

To deliver their soul from death 

And to preserve them alive in famine. 

Our soul waits on Jehovah;  He is our help and our shield; For in Him our heart rejoices, Because in His holy name we trust.

May Your lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, Even as we have hoped in You.

(Psalms 33:16-22, RecVer)

Inward revival of the Christians is the need of the time. Prayer of repentance and forgiveness is the need of the hour. Resetting the goal to the kingdom of God from setting the mind on the visible and earthly things is the urgent need now. For this, I pray for all my fellow brothers in Christ. Only this is the solution. The experience of Christ and His cross is the solution. I pray for the salvation of all the unsaved. And I pray for the wisdom of God to be exercised through all the decision making authorities not to ever again commit blunders. May the God of peace come into the situation and make peace.

The christians brothers must experience Christ and His cross. As God has forgiven us, so must we also forgive. After all, our enemies are not men but Satan behind the sinful men. Love swalloes hatred. Life overcomes death. Light enliven darkness. Christ is love, life, and light.

Lord Jesus, save the people of Manipur. Lord Jesus, save Manipur!