Like many folks, I’ve watched the video of New Zealand Parliament member Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, a 22-year-old Māori Party MP, performing a haka in response to an unjust bill put forth by the opposition party. You can view it here. At first, I was simply intrigued, then inspired. But, as is often the case with the Holy Spirit and I, He began to speak as I watched the video once again. In this spontaneous action, we can see a picture of what the true Church of the living God should be. In response to injustice, the true Church must rise up, declare our intolerance to injustice and stir the warriors to action. Notice how she not only begins the haka with ripping up the bill, but she then inspires those of her tribe who were present to 1) be witness, and 3) participate in the resistance of the injustice. This is the work of all those who are truly a part of the Church of the Living God. The prophets who do not eat at Jezebels’s table and are, like Elijah, a part and parcel of the voice of God, must now rise up, no matter the cost to themselves.
We must begin the prophetic actions of tearing up the plans of the enemy that do not serve the cause of injustice. For those who would espouse that justice is not a part of the gospel, I would suggest thagt you re-read Micah 6:8, as it is LITERALLY a requirement for those who serve the True and Living God.
I love the moment her countenece literally changes right before she tears up the bill. You can see her go into war mode. You can also see those in the house in opposition start to get really uncomfortable. For those who are not familiar with what the haka means to the Maori people it is this:
“The haka is of deep cultural significance to Māori identity and is traditionally performed by warriors on the battlefield or to welcome another tribe. According to New Zealand Tourism’s website, haka “was a show of physical prowess but also an embodiment of cultural pride, strength, and unity.” It is usually performed in a group and involves chanting, dramatic facial gestures, hand movements and stamping the feet.”
The Church of the Living God, now like never before, must begin to stir the warriors, declare the truth of the Word of God with revelation by the Holy Spirit, and tread upon the adders and serpents.
Warriors of God ARISE!