I don't know enough about the history of the region to say whether or not Pat Robertson's remarks about Haiti are accurate, but have to say I'm rather disappointed that he would make such statements at such a time. (See: www.cnn.com/2010/US/01/13/haiti.pat.robertson/index.html?section=cnn_latest)

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we shouldn't be surprised when earthquakes and wars happen in our time. The Bible tells us that these things will come to pass.

"And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled : for all these things must come to pass , but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows." (Matthew 24:3-8)

However, I do not believe that our response when such things occur should be one of condemnation but rather, of compassion.

Jesus said, "For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink ? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in ? or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. " (Matthew 25:35-40)

Most of us can't physically go to Haiti right now to help pull victims from the rubble or distribute food, water, clothing and medical supplies, but there are things we can do.

If you have the funds to do so, you may want to consider giving to aid organizations such as the Red Cross.

The very best thing we can do is to pray for the people of Haiti and those involved in rescue and relief efforts.

Please join me in responding to the people of Haiti by lifting them before the throne.


O Father,
As we hear more of the unimaginable devastation and loss of life in Haiti, we are saddened for these people. I thank You that You have raised up many across the globe with the resources to go there to help in rescue and relief. O Father, as food, water and medicines are passed out to the suffering, I ask that Your love would be shared also. Send laborers to Haiti who will meet physical needs and direct the survivors to Jesus. May His Name be lifted up so that the people of Haiti will be drawn to Him. O Father, turn hearts in Haiti to You. May they look to You to find relief for their souls. May repentance, revival and salvation be the outcome of this tragedy. In the midst of despair, bring hope. Comfort those who mourn and heal the broken. Shine the light of salvation into the darkness of this hour, I pray. Hear our cry for Haiti, Lord, and do what only You can do.

In Jesus' wonderful Name,
Amen.