A Conflicting Tragedy

In a world where conspiracy and speculation rule, it would be easy to claim Armageddon in light of the past year's catastrophic events. While I don't deny that we might be nearing the end times, our time is not God's time. We are missing the plight of the world, to degrade their tragedy into a sign of the times.

China, a country known for its ill treatment of human life, is suffering. A recent earth quake has killed nearly 10,000 people. Recently before that, a cyclone in Myanmar killed over 10,000 people. Some would speculate that God is punishing these people for their evil ways. I think that is wrong. I think that is to miss God's compassion, and to place blame on him for the sin of the world. Yes, God is just. Where is the justice in killing thousands of souls when we live in a time where God has clearly purveyed his mission of redemption?

This isn't a time to speculate. It isn't a time to rejoice in God's justice. This isn't a time to sit on our hands. This is a time to pray. A time to call out to God. The world is our family. God has blessed us. This is a tragedy, and we need to bless those in need. It would be even more of a tragedy to refuse help when we are so capable.