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It’s time to lay the blame for this tragedy where it truly belongs . . .

John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”

I believe the enemy of mankind (Satan) and the demonic realm are ultimately behind this terrible destruction in Haiti - not God.

When we (as individuals or a nation) turn away from Almighty God and the Lord Jesus Christ, the Bible does list various negative consequences (Deuteronomy 28:15-68 for example). When God’s hand of protection is removed from a person’s life because of continued disobedience or rebellion, the enemy can come in like a flood and cause a host of problems. God does not cause these tragedies, but He will use them in this broken world to bring people back to Him - because He loves us and wants us back.

Is it fair that in this process innocent people are hurt? Of course not, but realize that this world is a fallen world, polluted by sin, and Satan and his demons don’t play fair. They are wicked, fallen spiritual beings that are bent on the destruction of the human race - in any way possible.

However, born-again Christians have nothing to fear from the demonic realm, as the Lord Jesus has given us power and authority over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19). As a minister of the Gospel, I’ve prayed with and led hundreds of people in deliverance sessions (exorcisms) over the last 14 years - and demons ALWAYS flee in the name of Jesus.

So is God to blame for this Hatian tragedy? Of course not. God loves everyone and is very patient towards us, working to bring us to a place of repentance and faith in Him. Is the devil and the demonic realm to blame? Ultimately yes, to a certain degree.

What needs to be done? The people in Haiti need help now with physical needs - food, clothing, and shelter - love of God in action. Many also need help with spiritual needs - the life and freedom only experienced through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10).

Hmmmm.

A couple of questions.

1) What was it about the faith of the centurion that OLJC found so amazing?

2) If being a believer in Jesus makes you Satan-proof, what happened to Judas?

3) Same premise as #2, why did Jesus pray for Peter when He handed him over?

I guess you would say that Judas and Peter weren’t born again. Same for Annanias and Saphirra. Same for Stephen. Same for the Galileans crushed in that earthquake.

My take - sucks to be Job. Or Pharoah. Or anyone since Eve. Man is to trouble born as the sparks fly upward, and the mountains fall on the just and the unjust alike.

Praise be to God in the hope we have in Jesus, and in His kingdom at hand. Praise for all those broken people, including Robertson, who are helping Haitians (and other thirsty people) in His name.

And praise to the One who is good, and whose love endures forever.