“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You" Psalm 56:3
It’s tragic and painful to watch and to try to comprehend the sheer amount of anguish that the people of Japan are going through today. After an 8.9 earthquake struck off the shores of Northeastern Japan, a huge Tsunami wave as high as 20 feet tall and traveling at 500 mph struck the coastline of Japan. Cities, harbors and buildings were completely engulfed in water as the wave pushed inland. I don’t know what the total loss of life will be as the waters recede, but the devastation and loss will be tremendous.
Each of us will mourn and feel sympathy and love for those families that are impacted by this tragic event. Some more than others as we comprehend the loss of life, livelihoods and peace that once thrived in this country. One moment a family is at peace having breakfast at the kitchen table and the very next moment a rumbling in the earth begins shaking their home and shortly afterwards a wall of water crashes into the side of their house, completely enveloping them in it’s speed and power.
No-one could have predicted that this would happen Friday morning. There were no warnings, no time to evacuate or seek shelter. Certainly, scientists have spent years and years studying seismic activity in the Earth’s core. We know from their studies where the Tectonic plates are and we know that as these plates shift it causes earthquakes and tremors at the earth’s surface. Leading up to the 8.9 earthquake were several smaller earthquakes in and around the Japan region (6.2 earthquake on the 8th, 7.2 earthquake on the 9th). Even so, the Friday quake might have been anticipated but the resulting Tsunami caught everyone in Japan by surprise.
Over the last few years we have seen things happening in the world that demonstrate unbelievable tragedy. Many are discounting it as normal the normal cycle of the environment and they might be right. What we do learn from the scriptures in Matthew 24 though is that there will be “labor pains” as we near the end of time. Is there a link between all of the natural disasters in the last year? I believe so, but that is strictly an opinion. Jesus Christ will return like a thief in the night. The recent activities offer us some understanding that we are not in control of this world. We can’t stop an earthquake, a Tsunami, a hurricane, a snow blizzard or torrential down pour from occurring any more than we can control the Sun’s movement in the sky.
So it will be when the Son returns. People cannot control this event or determine when it will happen. It will happen in the blink of an eye, leaving millions, if not billions, of people mourning the loss of loved ones and trying to explain away through science and logic. It’s my belief that God is preparing us for that day. I pray for the families of those affected by the Tsunami and I pray for the souls of those lost in the tragedy, may they find peace and joy in heaven with their Savior.
It’s tragic and painful to watch and to try to comprehend the sheer amount of anguish that the people of Japan are going through today. After an 8.9 earthquake struck off the shores of Northeastern Japan, a huge Tsunami wave as high as 20 feet tall and traveling at 500 mph struck the coastline of Japan. Cities, harbors and buildings were completely engulfed in water as the wave pushed inland. I don’t know what the total loss of life will be as the waters recede, but the devastation and loss will be tremendous.
Each of us will mourn and feel sympathy and love for those families that are impacted by this tragic event. Some more than others as we comprehend the loss of life, livelihoods and peace that once thrived in this country. One moment a family is at peace having breakfast at the kitchen table and the very next moment a rumbling in the earth begins shaking their home and shortly afterwards a wall of water crashes into the side of their house, completely enveloping them in it’s speed and power.
No-one could have predicted that this would happen Friday morning. There were no warnings, no time to evacuate or seek shelter. Certainly, scientists have spent years and years studying seismic activity in the Earth’s core. We know from their studies where the Tectonic plates are and we know that as these plates shift it causes earthquakes and tremors at the earth’s surface. Leading up to the 8.9 earthquake were several smaller earthquakes in and around the Japan region (6.2 earthquake on the 8th, 7.2 earthquake on the 9th). Even so, the Friday quake might have been anticipated but the resulting Tsunami caught everyone in Japan by surprise.
Over the last few years we have seen things happening in the world that demonstrate unbelievable tragedy. Many are discounting it as normal the normal cycle of the environment and they might be right. What we do learn from the scriptures in Matthew 24 though is that there will be “labor pains” as we near the end of time. Is there a link between all of the natural disasters in the last year? I believe so, but that is strictly an opinion. Jesus Christ will return like a thief in the night. The recent activities offer us some understanding that we are not in control of this world. We can’t stop an earthquake, a Tsunami, a hurricane, a snow blizzard or torrential down pour from occurring any more than we can control the Sun’s movement in the sky.
So it will be when the Son returns. People cannot control this event or determine when it will happen. It will happen in the blink of an eye, leaving millions, if not billions, of people mourning the loss of loved ones and trying to explain away through science and logic. It’s my belief that God is preparing us for that day. I pray for the families of those affected by the Tsunami and I pray for the souls of those lost in the tragedy, may they find peace and joy in heaven with their Savior.
Here are links to help the people of Japan:American Red Cross
Salvation Army
Prayer:,
Loving God,
We are wrought in grief and despair and we need Your loving arms. The tragedy that has occurred in Japan this week have left questions in the minds of Your children. We call out to You to cover us in comfort and peace and understanding. We love You Lord and trust in Your wisdom and sovereignty. All things work for the good for those who dwell in You, we believe this to be true and need You to show us the way that we might help Your children through this event. In Your name we pray – Amen
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Salvation Army
Prayer:,
Loving God,
We are wrought in grief and despair and we need Your loving arms. The tragedy that has occurred in Japan this week have left questions in the minds of Your children. We call out to You to cover us in comfort and peace and understanding. We love You Lord and trust in Your wisdom and sovereignty. All things work for the good for those who dwell in You, we believe this to be true and need You to show us the way that we might help Your children through this event. In Your name we pray – Amen
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