As I sit and try and get my head and heart around the devastation that has come to our land, sadness grips me. Unable to understand, just like the recent Tsunami's. The only thing that is certain is Him who reigns on high. May He grant mercy during this time.
as the news coverage shows us the horror of the destruction, there are clear pictures of our humanity. Helpless, people are wandering down interstate hiways, clinging to roof tops, and reaching for anything to hold on to. In desperate need of rescue. Some one to point the way, give instruction, show mercy, reach out and offer a hand. Wandering around as if confused, lost with no home, no direction, in shock. Gone. Everything gone.
this is who we are.
sinking into the depths of depravity, some are looting gun stores and clothing stores and jewelry stores. Belongings. In the middle of a flood zone.
this is who we are.
rising up from slumber, there are those who risk personal safety to help and rescue others. People they do not know. People who seem like the least of these.
this is who HE is.
I pray that who He is will shine brightly. Where there is nothing, I pray for His Spirit to be provider...Of mercy, need, support, comfort and belonging...But most of all, love.
this is who He is.
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this is who we are...1's who'd shoot the very helicopter coming to our aide...
this is who He is...coming regardless...
amen
Jeff thanks so much for the wonderful perspective.
Lee our local stations have reported those rumors were unfounded and the fact they made the news has hampered the rescue effort. Please pray that the national media will get it together.
I just got back from Louisiana, and Mississippi. We experienced no hostility or aggression AT ALL! We went into areas that the Red Cross wouldn't go without an armed guard. Therefore these (very poor, all black) neighborhoods were not receiving ANY aid. We were welcomed with open arms and big smiles! I blogged about it at www.relief-report.blogspot.com.
grace and peace, jimmy
Well said.
Thank you.
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