The Forgotten

A New Start – Day 14

I grew up as the youngest of five kids (my younger brother David came when I was 18).  One Sunday when I was probably about 6 or 7, my parents accidentally left me behind at church.  I recall being quite upset about it.  When my parents got home and realized that I was not in the van, they came right back for me.  This was not the case for Simeon.

We catch up to his story in Genesis 42.  Joseph has become the governor of Egypt.  Ten of his brothers come to buy grain and Joseph accuses them of being spies.  He imprisons Simeon while the others return to their father so they can bring back their youngest brother to prove they are not spies.  Nothing else is said of Simeon except that his father writes him off as lost and mourns him.

What would you think if you were Simeon, stuck in a prison cell under false pretenses?  Frankly, none of us with access to this blog can fully relate.  I had thought to ask the question, “Are you forgotten?”  Perhaps you do feel this way.  By all means, reach out for help.  But, today, I believe that the Lord has a different purpose for this blog.

There are many in this world today whom have been forgotten by their brothers.  Let’s correct that.  Remember today those persecuted and imprisoned for their faith.  Just yesterday, the leader of our church movement (Foursquare) posted an urgent call for prayer for our churches in Sri Lanka (which I just reposted on my Facebook wall).  At this moment, there are thousands around the world being imprisoned, tortured, and even killed for their faith.  Please remember them today.

Simeon was eventually reunited with his brothers at a feast.  Today’s martyrs will be reunited with their brethren eventually at the ultimate feast.  Pray that they be reunited before that to continue their work here on earth as well!