When Good People Choose Silence: The Consequences of Inaction – The Story – Prayer and Fasting for Church and Leaders Day 22 of 40!
Monday, April 7th, 2025
The Story
The initial murmurs came gently, reminiscent of dry leaves whispering in an abandoned forest. Rumors surfaced of a pervasive affliction, a creeping malaise that drained vitality from the land and joy from its inhabitants. This was no visible contagion or blazing fire; it was a gradual, corrosive erosion, a decay that consumed the spirit.
Elara, a renowned weaver celebrated for her radiant tapestries, sensed the chilling presence first. The vivid hues in her loom faded, the threads rebelling against her touch. She recognized the same despondency mirrored in the eyes of her fellow townsfolk—the farmers tending their fields, the merchants peddling wares, the healers caring for the ill. A tangible void descended upon the once bustling town.
The elders, once the revered guardians of the community, convened in somber gatherings. Their solemn voices advocated for patience and prayer, suggesting they simply endure the impending storm. “Let us not disturb the waters further,” they would urge. “Let us serve as the quiet strength, the unwavering foundation.” Yet, the silence they embraced became exceedingly burdensome.
As whispers escalated to shouts, the blight expanded its grip, invading the fields, the homes, and the very hearts of the people. Elara observed her tapestry’s colors extinguish, threads turning to mere ash. The elders, once respected, grew to be viewed as silent collaborators in the advancing gloom.
Then came a young boy, barely out of childhood, standing resolute before the elders. His eyes sparkled with an intensity that belied his years. “You speak of patience,” he challenged, his voice quaking with righteous fervor, “but what is patience if not action? How can we stand idle while the world crumbles around us? True patience embodies the strength to act, to combat, to heal.”
He drew upon forgotten stories, ancient remedies, and neglected rituals, illuminating a hidden spring—a wellspring of life, a reservoir of resilience. He emphasized the extraordinary strength found in collective action. Elara’s heart ignited at the thought, rekindling memories of a long-lost inscription on an ancient scroll.
United, they established a council, one not led by the elders but fueled by the community’s spirit. They sought out the medicinal herbs long forsaken, revived lost rituals, and unearthed ancient wisdom. With relentless determination, they labored, their hands roughened, hearts aflame with purpose. Instead of waiting for the blight to depart, they took action.
The hidden spring, once nearly forgotten, was rediscovered. The well of strength that had run dry surged with life. Colors returned to the world, and once-frayed threads were skillfully woven anew. The blight receded softly, not with a loud climax, but through a gentle ripple of hope.
The once-muted populace found their voices; the righteous transformed into champions of action. Silence shattered—not by rage, but by the transformative power of unified effort. The town didn’t just heal; it was reborn. The tale of the boy who dared to speak, along with the community that dared to act, emerged as a guiding light in the valley—a testament to the notion that even when good people remain idle, and the righteous remain silent, the darkness may deepen; yet, with courage, it can still be overcome.
*Message to Our Intercessors*
This is a call to you, the WATCHERS! We have been urgently seeking divine intervention to disrupt the status quo and fulfill God’s perfect will in the earthly realm. Our prayers began when we interceded for the continent of America late last year and carried through into the early months of this year. Africa and Europe were included in our intentions as well. So, brace yourselves for a turbulent journey ahead that will drive people to seek God as never before. Let’s maintain our fervor. Do not waver, and together, we shall witness the salvation of the Lord. Leaders may assume they are steering the course, but it is truly God’s hand at work.
*Watch and pray, pray and watch!* Take Spirit-led actions wherever necessary! We will never relent until God elevates the nations in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Reflecting on Proverbs 24:11-12 and Mark 10:46-49, we are reminded of the critical importance of both spiritual and tangible actions within Christ to transform the atmosphere of a nation.
- If you do nothing in a challenging moment, your strength is diminished.
- Rescue those headed towards death and save those stumbling towards destruction.
- If you claim ignorance, won’t He who assesses hearts hold you accountable? Won’t He take note of your life? Won’t He reward individuals based on their deeds?
As Edmund Burke succinctly articulated, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Many can recount tales of individuals drawn into addictions, poor investments, harmful relationships, or other calamities. Despite recognizing warning signs, we often regret not voicing our concerns to those teetering on the brink of disaster before it escalates into a major issue.
In difficult times, it’s easier to remain inactive—but that’s not our purpose. God seeks individuals willing to take initiative, proclaim truth in challenging situations, express the last painful 2% that must be conveyed, and avert tragedy before it unfolds.
Take righteous action today!
Shalom!
Ambassador Ogbe
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