"Slavery, deliverance and faith"
It was a song I learned when I was a very young girl. Growing up, I listened to quite a few Christian country songs that had the twang of a southern accent lined up before the ideals of the faith we were in. It wasn't much of a glamour; nobody really knew their songs but somehow listening to several albums on repeat through the car stereo made me appreciate songs that were written about one's personal encounter with the faith.
The song, produced by Nashville records, talked about the story of Moses who was technically born a slave. The turn of events in his life, especially his unrelenting faith in God, made him into a leader in his own way. He was able to take God's people out of Egypt into the promise land, and it was not even an easy task. Yet, he fulfilled it and thus showed how great faith could lead to a good life.
Songs like these are types that make one "feel good," although it is more of a testimonial being shared to others through a sing-able melody and a sweet harmony. Artists who are in this industry do not mind the money they make. All they care about is the message that they share to the rest of the world. I often find myself singing to a few children praise songs that I loved when I was young. Looking back, I see my faith before me envelope my being through the songs I sing.
In another light, the song's title also reminds me of the recent turn of events with a Filipino-based faith. A few of my classmates in high school were in their belief as well, but they seemed to be pretty aloof, not really caring about their activities. Or maybe just because we were young. That being said, I never got a clear picture what it was like to be one of them unlike how I understood the Catholic faith. In my mind, I kept guessing how their church services looked, based on the stories they seldom share.
Now that it was been such a rubble, I often bring a question to my mind on how they have managed their church. Without a single doubt, we all know that their sanctuaries are one of the best looking in the country. You would easily spot their church by a stone throw as their pointed chambers make the signature look. Structures such as those would make you believe that there is indeed money in their treasury which came from their members' pockets. Although the bible speaks of giving tithes and offering, they seem to be doing so in a quite consistent matter.
Things are now getting out of hand, especially with all the stories that have been surfacing. Slowly, those who have been with them have been coming forth with the truth, or so it seems. There is so much quiz, so much controversy that even a simple man could not understand. With all that has been happening, it is amazing that big leaders of other faiths have been praying for them and their peace.
But what seems to be wrong with all that has been going on is that those who are not of the faith are the ones placing a judging hand on them all. Nobody is in the position to judge anyone, unless the facts presented are obvious and/or their wrongdoings are caught in the act. What we simply hear now are second-hand stories that are not even proven true.
So for now, the best that we can do is understand, contemplate and pray for our dear brothers and sisters who are undergoing a tough time. This may just be a test of their faith and their reverence to the Supreme Being. Let us keep them in our daily intercessory and hope that they will come to the point where they will be one again in fear to the utmost being, God.
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