The Platform of the Word

Word of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs at the launching of the Media Production Center “The Platform of the Word”, at the Middle East Council of Churches in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel.

Professor Dr. Michel Abs

Secretary general of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

He who was in the beginning,

And became flesh,

dwelt among us,

And wrote for us the Book of Love,

He who loved His enemies and blessed those who cursed Him,

And defended Himself with resounding silence,

He Who thanked His executioners and forgave them,

He whose blood flowed and watered the soil of the Holy Mountain,

And with Him began the New Testament,

He who drew for humanity the path of salvation from its sin and hypocrisy,

He is the Word!

In His holy name we work,

And His example we follow,

Telling humanity the story of liberation.

In His honor, we have named this place,

And through it, we spread the Word of love, the Word of salvation, the Word of solidarity.

We have named this place "The Platform of the Word,"

A platform that resounds with the anthem of incarnation and resurrection that changed the course of humankind,

A platform through which we preach to the world the Word of the Word,

So that it may encompass the entire world,

Carrying a message of salvation for humanity,

Bringing the joy of liberation from slavery,

From the slavery of ego, hatred, discrimination, and exploitation,

Telling humanity that you have no authority over your brother except by right,

And no dealings between you and him except with love,

And all else is evil.

By love, The Platform of the Word was formed,

And by faith, it was baptized,

Realized through the diligent efforts of believers, lovers, and visionaries,

People armed with steadfast faith,

And an unyielding will that does not weaken,

That does not retreat in the face of difficulties.

They joined hands and embarked on a historic journey,

Renewing the covenant of the church,

Their goals clear before their eyes,

They know what they want,

For the Word drew for them the path through His incarnation and crucifixion,

And illuminated it for them with His resurrection.

They are more than two gathered in His name,

They are many, many,

And He is among them,

Inspiring them to the straight path,

Out of compassion for misguided and lost humanity.

Timing is crucial in the life of humanity,

And the present time shows no mercy,

For the struggle between good and evil is raging,

And nothing resolves it except the Word,

A Word whose voice is louder than the din of wars,

Whose impact is stronger than the noise of daily life that deafens the ears,

A Word that ends hypocrisy, shames greed,

A Word that carries the message of the incarnate Lord, His teachings, and His values,

A Word that draws the features of the coming age,

Therefore, it is a platform for the Word!