Haiti------ In Light of Eternity

"Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow.  What is your life?  You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." (James 4:14, NIV)

The following is an excerpt from Bill O'Reilly's January 13, "Talking Points"---  "A terrible earthquake has crushed the Caribbean nation of Haiti, the poorest country in the hemisphere. Already the U.S. Coast Guard is saving lives in Haiti, and America will respond generously to this devastation. We always do. The problem with Haiti is massive corruption. The nation could be a tourist mecca - it is rich in folklore and culture, it has the Caribbean Sea and very nice people. But there is little tourism. My travels there have been illuminating - only half the population can read and write, unemployment is more than 50% and most Haitians live on less than two dollars a day. No matter how much charity is given, no matter how many good intentions there are, Haiti will remain chaotic until discipline is imposed. Many liberals don't want to hear it, but no society will prosper unless there are rules of conduct, mandatory education, and fairness by those in power. None of that happens in Haiti. The USA will once again pour millions into the country, much of which will be stolen. Once again, we will do more than anyone else on the planet. And one year from today, Haiti will be just as bad as it is today."  I read a memo from the International Monetary Fund today, comparing Haiti and the Dominican Republic.  They both literally share the same island, and, "the countries had the same per capital real GDP in 1960, but by 2005, the Dominican Republic's per capita real GDP had tripled whereas that of Haiti had halved."

What is true of Haiti is true of most of Africa, Gaza, and most "underdeveloped nations."  Yet while the UN and humanitarians just keep throwing more and more money their way, unregenerate hearts rule.  What to do will bring as many "answers" as people. Of course we help anyone in their hour of tragedy, but I submit to you that more than check writing is needed in Haiti.  I am not going to draw any conclusions for you.  I just pray that you and I will be people who live Jesus Christ and His "Law-Word," work and pray that "all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth," Who is Jesus Christ.  It is necessary to be a perceptive people, not only when dealing with individuals and nations in momentary crisis, but in light of Eternity. 
Beyond the devastation, beyond the "global economic crisis," beyond the lost jobs, deteriorating health, and other sorrows----------------Eternity awaits us all.

Father, in Jesus' Name, the suffering, the agony in the earth---------"For the sake of Your sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."  Amen.
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