It's Thursday, January 14, 2010 and you, like me, are probably devastated by the photographs, news reports, and stories coming out of Haiti. It will be days if not weeks before a death toll can be established but conservative estimates are pegging the minimum to be at least 100,000. I had the CNN feed up on my computer most of the day yesterday and when they would be around children crying out and moaning, I had to get up and walk around. This is one of the poorest countries in the world. It's also one of the most corrupt, therefore, they had very few resources in terms of response services when this earthquake hit, and now the potential for an even greater health crisis looms. I heard that Pat Robertson has said the earthquake was a judgment from God on this devil worshipping, occult country. While it is a country filled with paganism, I would not want to condemn others when we have so much to answer for right here in our own backyard. My prayer is that God will be merciful and that relief efforts will be effective and that lives will be saved and folks will be able to recover. I also pray that in the process of recovery that men, women, boys and girls will turn to God and accept His salvation through Jesus Christ. For this is the only hope for the people of Haiti and for the people of America and the world!Our teacher in last night's Bible study mentioned how suddenly this event came upon the people and how
they were not aware of it until it was already too late. He said it reminded him of how God has described the events during the end time when people will be caught off guard as He brings about the end of this age. The Apostle Peter responded to those who questioned whether there really would be an end of the world as we know it. They had said it appeared to them that things just kept rolling along, day after day, without any sign of a coming apocalypse. Peter reminded them that this was exactly the mentality of those during Noah's day when they went about their business without heeding his warnings but it did come the exact time when the door of the ark was closed and the waters came and wiped out every living person. (See 2 Peter Chapter 3) May God help each of us to be prepared for the time when we will leave this life and enter the next and meet Him face to face.
they were not aware of it until it was already too late. He said it reminded him of how God has described the events during the end time when people will be caught off guard as He brings about the end of this age. The Apostle Peter responded to those who questioned whether there really would be an end of the world as we know it. They had said it appeared to them that things just kept rolling along, day after day, without any sign of a coming apocalypse. Peter reminded them that this was exactly the mentality of those during Noah's day when they went about their business without heeding his warnings but it did come the exact time when the door of the ark was closed and the waters came and wiped out every living person. (See 2 Peter Chapter 3) May God help each of us to be prepared for the time when we will leave this life and enter the next and meet Him face to face.One of the impressive things coming out of this tragedy is to hear about how many 
ministries are responding to get aid to the people of Haiti. Even in our local area huge warehouses are already being set-up to handle clothing, food, and other supplies. Our nation is a nation with a legacy of caring for those in need. We are one of the first to provide massive levels of boots on the ground to help in the search and recovery efforts. This mutual aid concern on behalf of our nation is rooted in the Judeo-Christian ethic that under girds our foundation. I for one am proud of this heritage that shows itself in our response when others are in need. While most may not recognize where it came from, we can thank God that we follow the heart of Jesus as He reached out to the lowliest and neediest among us. May God bless those who are seeking to make a difference in providing assistance to Haiti during this great disaster. Amen. .....More later.
ministries are responding to get aid to the people of Haiti. Even in our local area huge warehouses are already being set-up to handle clothing, food, and other supplies. Our nation is a nation with a legacy of caring for those in need. We are one of the first to provide massive levels of boots on the ground to help in the search and recovery efforts. This mutual aid concern on behalf of our nation is rooted in the Judeo-Christian ethic that under girds our foundation. I for one am proud of this heritage that shows itself in our response when others are in need. While most may not recognize where it came from, we can thank God that we follow the heart of Jesus as He reached out to the lowliest and neediest among us. May God bless those who are seeking to make a difference in providing assistance to Haiti during this great disaster. Amen. .....More later.
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