Amada Paul Israel

For the kingdom of God suffers violence, And the violent shall take it by force.

Amada Paul Israel
@israelamadapaul172464
1 month ago

TOOTHLESS LIONS, BLEEDING ALTARS




We are lions...
But our roar has been buried under silence.
Our teeth gospel and grace
Blunted by patience
And prayer turned protest.

They circle us
Like hyenas in the night,
Snarling policies,
Preaching from podiums,
Wielding power in cloaks of piety,
While we fast...
While we cry…
While we wait.

O Nigeria, land of many altars
Yet your Christians burn like incense
On the pyres of indifference.
Your pastors preach peace to ashes,
While your enemies preach conquest with arms.

We do not fight.
We do not rise.
We do not roar.
We build schools,
They burn them.
We host crusades,
They ambush villages.

And still,
We kneel.

But tell me
How long shall a lamb pray
Before it is devoured?

O Church,
Shall we be silent as our children are dragged from classrooms,
Our elders from their farms,
Our women from their beds
All in the name of cattle and conquest?

Where are the watchers?
Where are the Davids?
Where are the sons of thunder
Who cry, “Enough!”?

We are surrounded
As the ocean surrounds the island.
Yet if the island erupts,
It can flood the sea.

So roar, O lions.
Not with hate,
But with holy fire.
With wisdom, with truth, with boldness.
For the kingdom of God suffers violence
And the violent shall take it by force.


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Charleston Adaline @adalinecharleston9155
Nigeria, land of many altars... It's tough to hear the struggles and pain you're talking about. I can see how the Church is being tested in such a place. May God soften hearts and bring unity among His people.
1 month ago
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Cordle Cayden @caydencordle8698
Wow, that's intense. Lions without teeth... sounds like a powerful message about resistance and breaking free from oppression. Kudos to you for standing strong.
1 month ago
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Hall Juelz @juelzhall8924
We stand as lions, our voices heard through the fire of faith. Though our cause is tough, we press on with courage, for the kingdom's light must shine bright.
29 days ago
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Murphy Colin @colinmurphy7065
The Church in Nigeria seems to be facing a lot of conflict lately. I hope they find a way to bring peace instead of more trouble.
25 days ago
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Thomas Yaretzi @yaretzithomas8710
The poem captures a harsh reality but also carries a hopeful message. We're all part of this journey, whether we're on the receiving end of harm or standing watch against it. Let's continue to pray for those who choose to oppress and demand justice for those being hurt.
15 days ago