God Hears Women when they Cry

 A young woman working in the Australian parliament was raped by a colleague, but it was all treated as a political issue and hushed up by the ruling party.

A few weeks ago, this brave woman went public in protest. This sparked a 'Me Too' movement in Australian politics.

This week we saw another scandal. I was so outraged that I struggled to pray about it without anger and resentment.

Finally, I tried to pray for justice without anger. Then I had the clear impression that God was answering me.

"I have heard the cries of the women."

Then I said to the Lord. But many of these protesting women are not Christians. They are not praying in the name of Jesus.

Then the Lord spoke very clearly to me.

When the Hebrew slaves cried out in Egypt, do you think they were all holy and righteous?

The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering. Ex 3:7 NIV

And do you think all these angry women are unbelieving feminists? Not at all.

I know Christian women who have been victims of brutal harassment in supposedly pious churches.

When women are victimised and speak out, they are often shamed and blamed by churches and by politicians who claim to be Christians.

One of the most prominent preachers in Germany is Gaby Wentland. She rescues women from trafficking and prostitution. She is also a political activist against human trafficking.

I heard her say: 'There are more prayers in brothels than in churches in Germany.

God has heard the cries of the women.

God speaks clearly in our hearts when we desire justice with all our hearts.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Mt 5:6 NIV