I am reminded of the children of Israel on their way to the Promised Land. At last they are free from Pharaoh's harsh slavery. Then they arrived at the banks of the Red Sea. This was no river, it was a sea. They saw the water before them and the Egyptians behind them. They were afraid, angry and started yelling at Moses. Moses was God's mouthpiece and told them not to fear. God is ever with them. And sure enough, the waters were parted and they started the walk across the sea...on dry ground.
Today Haiti is not walking on dry ground. It has rained for 6 days, almost non-stop. Houses have collapsed, tent cities destroyed, mud slides, people under the collapsed houses, and people have died in this deluge. People are walking in mud up to their ankles inside houses. To top it off, Patrick is in the village and no way to get out at this point. Rivers are too high to cross, bridges are washed out.
The situation looks hopeless. Haiti oh Haiti. What can be done? I only know one answer "Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord." So many people have yet to turn to the Lord. Just as in Revelation, in spite of all the suffering people curse God. People still curse God in Haiti. God does have His people there, but there are more who have not turned their heart to God.
Asking for prayer for those who are hit hard in this rain. Pray for God's mercy on Haiti. Pray for more people to turn to God. Pray for Patrick. Pray for his safety and for a safe passage to return to the city. Also pray for the team that was to go in on Thursday. We do not yet know if it is safe for them to go at this time.
God bless you
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