We Speak to Nations

Leah Barker

Hear the sound; the sound of the nations worshipping.
Hear the sound; of sons and daughters singing.
Who will go for us?
Who will shout to the corners of the Earth; that Christ is King?

Hear the sound; the sound of the nations calling.
Hear the sound; the sound of the fatherless crying.
Who will go for us?
Who will shout to the corners of the Earth; that Christ is King?

We speak to nations; be open.
We speak to nations; fall on your knees.
We speak to nations; the kingdom is coming near to you.
We speak to the stronghold; be broken.
Powers of darkness; you have to flee.
We speak to nations; the kingdom is coming near to you.
We speak to you; to you.
BE FREE!

This has been my theme song throughout this Cultural Experience. It didn’t really hit me until a few days ago when my team and I had the opportunity to be involved in the Soup ministry at Central Church of the Nazarene in Campinas Brazil. This ministry on [Tuesday and] Thursday nights goes out into the community and distributes soup to the homeless people as well as shares the gospel with them.

These people are broken and searching for answers and all they may see in us is that we are great people who care enough to give them food and to talk to them. This is an example of a nation that is unseen a lot of the times. But we are reminded that God sees them and He cares. As we were out, this little girl came to us with her mom and another lady to receive some soup. When I gave her the soup it was too hot to eat, so instead of putting the bread in the soup I handed it right to the little girl and her face just lit up. I have no idea when was the last time she had eaten, but let me say that her caring eyes and the joy that was expressed by her smile blessed me so much.

If we aren’t open to God and what He has in store for us we may miss a great experience like this one I have just shared with you. This ministry hears the sound of a nation crying for God and they speak to this nation. Let me challenge you today to be open to the world around you. People are hurting and you may be their only connection to God. Don’t be afraid to express your love for God. Keep in mind that even though the powers of darkness may be fighting against you, God is stronger and by faith you can defeat that dark power. God is faithful and He gives us all the hope and love that we need. God has written a song in our lives that needs to be shared; so go and share.