This morning my eyes were drawn to reports on www.canada.com/where the death toll for the quake near Chengdu, China could reach 50,000 people. Add these tragic deaths to the rising death toll in Myanmar and our world has experienced horrendous tragedy in mere days.
Last night I came across the cover story in World (www.worldmag.com/articles/13975) regarding the rising cost of feeding the world's population. "According to the World Bank, global food prices have increased by 83 percent in the last three years." For us, in North America, it means less spending money on the luxuries in life. For those in the Third World it could mean their daily ration cup of grain is now only 2/3 full.
As I observe the devastation through the lens of our media, my heart and mind are drawn to several Scriptures: First, our hearts should ache and our lives should reach out to feed and clothe those less fortunate. In doing so to the "least of these" we do so as unto Christ (Matthew 25:34-40). Second, my anxieties of uncertain days are eased when I recall Christ's words to "look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap . . . yet (our) heavenly Father feeds them (Matthew 6:25-34). Third, I am reminded of Christ's words to his disciples in Luke 13. Were those who suffered or died in Myanmar or China worse sinners than those of us who have been spared such tragedy? According to Christ, the answer is an emphatic NO! And may we not neglect His warning which follows, "unless (we) repent, (we) will all likewise perish."
May the Lord open doors for us to share food and water and speak about a God who is a gracious and sovereign provider and who has lovingly sent his Son to save us from our sins.
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