Thought about Hurricane Katrina (Day 4)

I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

We've seen looters, gas prices going up, devastation on television and refugees in need of help. We've seen people leave the superdome for another dome in TX and who knows where next. In the town of Greenville, MS the Convention Center will be opened up and 5-10 thousand people are expected to come to it. How will it ever hold them? I heard of a story yesterday in Cleveland where a man opened his barn up so a carload of people could have a place to stay. 20 people piled out of the SUV with nothing but the clothes on their backs. And many of you have guests in your own homes.

One person looked at me yesterday and was distraught because she wanted to do something. But she was overwhelmed and wondered what she could do. She is making a flood bucket and has asked for donations to her church to help with more. Even if it were only that one flood bucket made, that one bucket could become a miracle to one family in need. Even though it may seem like we cannot make a difference, every small bit of effort can be used by God to perform miracles.

Some may be asking where is God in all this. Well, I'll tell you where He is. He's found in the grandmother who is giving shelter to her family from the coast. He's found in the woman who doesn't think she's doing much, but is making flood buckets. He's found in the folks who will fix sandwiches for refugees camped out at the park. He's found in each person who phones their pastor asking how they can make a difference. He's found in those who will give up some of their time to go south when the time comes and help clean up. He's found in the person who finds a displaced family and prays with them. He's found in the people who are praying right now.

Folks, we can all make a difference. It doesn't matter how much you have to give. Some will be able to (and I hope will) give much more than others. But whoever you are...whatever you have...you can do everything through Jesus who gives you the strength.

In the love of Christ,
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