I heard an interesting and somewhat disheartening statement today. A fellow Christ follower, whom I love dearly and hope that they reconsider their statement after reading this, called the devastation in Japan a "Judgement from God" and a "Wake up call for America and the American church". I do not mean to be argumentative but I think this line of reasoning needs to be addressed and in a loving way so I will do my best to do so.
I think Paul puts it best in Roman's 11:34.
Romans 11:34 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?”
We do not know what the reason's were for the devastation in Japan all we know is that it happened and that we as Christians (who have been given the mind of Christ: 1 Corinthians 2:16) should be on our knees praying and doing whatever else we can possibly do to alleviate the Japanese people's suffering. God calls us to action and compassion but never judgement. That responsibility is God's and God's alone.
These people's lives were reduced to dust in a matter of minutes. Using a hammer to get across to them the message of salvation absolutely will not work in this situation. We were asked to be the hands and feet of Christ. We are to lift up, not beat down.
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