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What do Midwives, Chick-fil-a and Masterpiece Cakes Shop have in Common?

7/31/2012

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When we arrived at Chick-fil-a to show our support today, this is what we saw. I saw many similar pictures on facebook at other locations. 

A week and a half ago I wrote about how much backlash you get when you take a stand for righteousness (What does it take to shut you up? What Sandusky, the batman shooter and Brad Pitt's mom have in common.) even down to death threats. The next day I heard about the Chick-fil-a firestorm and not many days after the Masterpiece cake shop boycott (they refused to make a cake for a gay wedding and have received more than 1,000 angry messages). But today (and yesterday when we went to get a cake from the cake shop) tears were brought to my eyes. 

Let me explain why this impacted me so much. Austin and I have many non-Christian facebook friends since we do college ministry (I would say 1/3 of our ministry is actually done on facebook) and sometimes it gets pretty crazy. Awhile back the President of the atheist club (who would sometimes go by a girls name and had a tattoo of Jesus crucified upside down with his head cut off with 666 written on it. No joke!) would maliciously slander Austin and I saying the most horrible things about us on a regular basis on facebook (over a long period of time). Having 80 some comments back and forth meant a lot of people got to read the thread where we often got to share the gospel (and Austin's humble attitude became evident). We are use to being cut with words though it always hurts. We are use to having to stand up for righteousness and being called names for it. Dare I say this has become somewhat normal, though it shakes me every time. 

But today I got to see the other side. I got to see hundreds and hear of thousands that aren't letting these men go through it alone. People have stood up to say "I'm with you" Chick-fil-a's Dan Cathy. And Jack Phillips of the cake shop said he's received more business and over 3,000 emails of encouragement. That is just so powerful. 

When I hear of reinforcements like that, it gives me visual evidence that God's got our back. It gives so much hope and encouragement that we're not alone in standing for what the Bible calls right. (After all, it's not about our opinion, it's standing with what God says in His Word.)

There are two other ladies that wow me. At the risk of their life, they do what's right. Exodus 1:8-20 tells us about these incredibly brave midwives, Shiphrah and Puah. A new king that didn't know Joseph came to power in Egypt. He freaked out because there was so many Israelites and feared they would take over. So he made them slaves. Now that just is confusing to me. How in the world did the Israelites just succumb to that!? How does one person go up to another and say, now you're my slave and they say 'Ok'. Crazy! Anyway, like the principle of persecution (a term I just made up to put a name on a very real concept) when you smash it, it grows. Like the early church that caused the church to scatter and take the gospel to the world. The more the king persecuted the Israelites, the more numerous they got.

The king's fear, bitterness and jealousy kept growing and led to death (just as sin does). He ordered that Shiphrah and Puah kill every Hebrew boy that was born. Could you imagine being told to do that!? But this is what is said about these ladies, "The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live." The result, "So God was kind to he midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous." All the people were blessed because these ladies feared God and did what was right. 

I like them!
Oh Lord, thank you for letting me see so many stand for righteousness today. Please continue to grow Your people into Shiphrah's and Puah's.
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Check out other posts in this series:
Potiphar's Wife; Life Unrestrained  
Woman at the Well; Experiencing God's Grace
Rahab; Ms. Courageous meet Prince Charming
Damaris; Counted Among Them 
Eunice and her faithful reward

27 Comments
Debbie link
8/1/2012 05:42:03 pm

As the world continues to rally against Christians there will be much more of standing up for righteousness sake. May we continue to do so!

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Laura
8/2/2012 09:50:03 am

I think you're totally right. And I have much more hope for not standing alone after what I saw yesterday. :)

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Gloria link
8/1/2012 10:12:07 pm

Love this post!! With God on our side, we will always have the numbers, eve if there's fewer of us than them!!

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Laura
8/2/2012 09:50:53 am

Thanks friend.
So true!

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Mary Beth link
8/1/2012 10:14:12 pm

How is it that I've missed that story about the midwives? Thanks for this today! I'm getting frustrated with all the Christians fussing about other Christians supporting Chick-fil-a. I just don't get that.

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Mary Beth link
8/1/2012 11:23:16 pm

Just saw where you linked up! Thanks!

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Laura
8/2/2012 09:53:20 am

I love that we can read Scripture over and over and still have that "what! That was never there before" experience. Makes me all the more in awe of God.

I am also struggling a bit with Christians fussing about those who support... guess just something I need to keep taking to the Lord.

As for the link up, hope you come by tomorrow, it'll bring you more traffic. :)

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Mary Beth link
8/3/2012 10:36:50 am

I'm here most every Friday! Thanks for the invite!

Lizzie Branch link
8/2/2012 12:10:46 am

Enjoyed reading your thoughts on Chick-Fil-A and the out pouring of support from Christians. We all need God's amazing grace!!!

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Laura
8/2/2012 09:54:08 am

So true! Where would we be without it? :)
Thanks for your affirmation Lizzie.

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Kristina link
8/2/2012 12:22:26 am

Great Post!! We couldn't go because there are none up here in Canada, but it's neat to see how many people were supporting them both. :)

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Laura
8/2/2012 09:55:11 am

Thanks. It sure was. You're missing out in Canada, the nuggets are Incredible!! Well, with the beauty and awesome people up there, I guess you're not missing out too much. ;)

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Mindy @ New Equus - A New Creation link
8/2/2012 12:37:35 am

Love this post! You keep doing what you're doing! God DOES have our back! :)

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Laura
8/2/2012 09:55:44 am

Thanks Mindy!

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Heather link
8/2/2012 03:16:29 am

You know, that picture looks identical to the one that we tried to go to. Tried being the keyword. Our kids don't stand in line well, and we were too hungry to wait 45 minutes just to get in the door. The 15 it took just to get through the traffic to detour to McDonald's was bad enough... Great post!

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Laura
8/2/2012 09:57:09 am

I totally understand! There is no possible way we would be able to stand in line either with our kids. Well, without driving everyone insane. ;)

We went through the drive through (backed up into the main street) and the person in front of us paid for our meal. How awesome huh!

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Sylvia Robertson link
8/2/2012 05:58:45 am

I love the example of Shiphrah and Puah, too! Thanks for sharing about them. A lot of Christians have never heard of them.

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Laura
8/2/2012 10:01:22 am

Thanks Sylvia. Great post btw! Always amazed at how you think and word things. :)

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Mandy link
8/2/2012 06:23:34 am

Yes, it is SO encouraging to see so many people backing up Chick-fil-A! What I really love about your post is that you are a Christian warrior with a gentle, loving heart! So often, it is easy to be overbearing with the truth and forget the loving part...I don't see that here, and that is wonderful! I'm coming to you from the New Life Steward link up:)

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Laura
8/2/2012 10:02:16 am

Thank you! What an incredible compliment. Wow! Only by God's doing. Thanks for stopping by.

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Mynnette link
8/2/2012 07:21:46 am

Hi! I had the opportunity to teach about those two amazing midwives at an early morning Bible study class and I was amazed by them! We are all called to stand as witnesses of God. Thank you for your strength and your words of encouragement! :)

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Laura
8/2/2012 10:03:09 am

How neat!
Thank you Mynnette.

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Lori link
8/2/2012 09:05:04 am

Laura, what has struck me about this whole Chick-fil-a thing is that the issue here is free speech and a show of support for someone who stood their ground and didn't back down. Once again, those who are believers are lambasted for their opinion. As I heard today, "Disagreeing with Chick-fil-a is American, banning them from your city because of their beliefs is fascism." Thank you for the work you do with youth.....it is so needed! Blessings, Lori

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Laura
8/2/2012 10:08:28 am

Thanks.
Wow, that is crazy!
It blows my mind how many lies are circulating and then so many opinions based on these rumors. Feels like a giant game of telephone. It's so bizarre.

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Joan link
8/2/2012 09:28:44 pm

Laura - Keep standing firm in the faith. I'm sure it is hard when you have hateful things said about you, but I believe the church will be persecuted more and more. Blessings, Joan

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Bonnie
8/2/2012 11:48:46 pm

Great post..I always share these with my 14 year old daughter Kailee. Keep standing up for what is right God and Kailee are counting on you :}

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Shari Miller link
8/6/2012 06:06:04 am

Amen! I pray that more people would take a stand for God. The state of the world makes me sad. I have been reading in the Old Testament and it seems as if the world keeps repeating the same pattern over and over again. I noticed this to be very evident in the book of Judges. I pray that Christians would take a stand and this cycle would be broken and hearts would be turned towards the Lord. Thank you for your ministry and what you do!

Blessings~
Shari

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