When does it become our Problem!? It is when it starts to concern us?! Or whenever it concerns anyone, by extension as caring people it concerns us as well?
As Hamam is plotting to kill the Jews, Mordecai, warns queen Esther, that just because she is married to the King, does not mean that the killing of the Jews will not reach her (Esther 4:13-14). She then is convinced to risk her life (Esther 4:11), by appealing to the king for her people.
In Genesis 40, Joseph is in prison, and both Pharaoh's cup bearer and baker are thrown into prison. They both needed Joseph's help understanding dreams. The chapter ends with the cup bearer forgetting about Joseph once he was no longer in trouble.
In the beginning of Germany's conquests before the second world war started, England and France were really slow to attack Germany, probably because they did not feel concerned.
The Reubenites, the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh, seemed like they were being selfish, when as soon as the first conquests were made in they wanted to settle down. The easy way out, stop down, settle in your land, and let the other who do not have land yet fight for it! This is probably the attitude we have too often. As soon as we are satisfied, we forget those who brought us to where we got, and really just care about ourselves. These tribes then see the problem in their ways. And realize that they must keep fighting until, every tribe is able to settle into the land. They stick to this until the end, and we see at the end of the Conquests in Joshua (22) that they are able to go home.
Let us all have this mind set, not just thinking about our comfort! Remembering those who have helped us. When we are satisfied not just thinking about our own interests, but if things are well for us, and we might be in a position to bless someone else, to do just that!
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