Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Worse than you can imagine...
I have just gotten back from Louisiana and it really is worse than you can imagine. We spent time at the Riverside church of Christ in Lafayette and at the LSU Christian Student Center sponsored by the South Baton Rouge church of Christ. Both of these locations have opened their doors to those displaced by Hurricane Katrina. To see the devestation is one thing, but when you start putting a human face to it...it is overwhelming. We were there from the Herald of Truth to begin implementing plans to be sure God's Word is heard in the aftermath. We talked, prayed, counseled, and helped with hundreds of those who lives have been altered forever.
I do believe that there will be people looking for answers to help make sense of what has happened. I do belive that there will be people whose heart will turn to God. It is imperative that they hear God's Word during this time. We at HoT are distributing Scripture and tracts so that lives can be changed forever.
The whole weekend reminds me that while many people have lost their homes, we know of a home that lasts forever. And in the midst of a situation that seems out of control, we know who is in control. I believe people will be in heaven because of what happens in the next few months. I know people that need food, shelter, and support. If they get that, and still do not hear a word from God... have we really helped them?
I do believe that there will be people looking for answers to help make sense of what has happened. I do belive that there will be people whose heart will turn to God. It is imperative that they hear God's Word during this time. We at HoT are distributing Scripture and tracts so that lives can be changed forever.
The whole weekend reminds me that while many people have lost their homes, we know of a home that lasts forever. And in the midst of a situation that seems out of control, we know who is in control. I believe people will be in heaven because of what happens in the next few months. I know people that need food, shelter, and support. If they get that, and still do not hear a word from God... have we really helped them?
