The Commodity of Safety

Psalm 12:5
5 "Because of the devastation of the afflicted, because of the groaning of the needy, Now I will arise," says the LORD; "I will set him in the safety for which he longs."

Few things in the Bible compel God to action like hurting people. He responds to the plight of the oppressed. This verse communicates that God arises on behalf of the devastated, afflicted, groaning, and needy. That he desires to set him/them in the safety for which he/they long. We should desire the same. People in our communities and around the world are desperate for safety. When we adopted our son from Ethiopia, one of the thoughts that occurred to us several times was that finally he was safe. He was safe from famine, abuse, and abandonment. Each of us should arise and help provide "safety" for people in whatever capacity we are able.