The social media Richter scale registered record-breaking tremors when uber-activists, Invisible Children, released the Stop Kony 2012 video. Notching more views than there are people in Germany, the video is now etched in viral media lore. A few days later, Jason Russell, founder of Invisible Children, collapsed while the world watched. Much has already been said, so I’ll keep my remarks brief:
On Jason: I hurt for him. We all make huge mistakes. Devastatingly for Jason and his family, the world observed and amplified his.
On Stop Kony 2012: Thoughtful action > Good intentions > Apathy > Armchair cynicism
On Grace: …but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. God loves Joseph Kony, Jason Russell, you, and me. More than we can imagine. And Jesus welcomes our brokenness–no matter how deep it feels. He craves our limping affection.
thanks for this succinct post. i’m tiring of this discussion, as i haven’t seen it amount to much good. need a little matt. 6:33 in the midst of it all.
I hesitated to even write anything given the magnitude of discussion that’s already taken place, but I felt compelled to share some brief reflections. Appreciate your willingness to stop, read, and respond.
Thanks for the ways you continue to “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.”
Short and sweet. A joy to read this afternoon.
Thanks, Isaac. Glad it encouraged you.