We Must Help.

14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.

James 2:14-17 (NIV)

This verse is haunting to me at times. What does it mean for me, today, right now?

Three days ago life was changed forever for over 10,000,000 people when a 7.3 magnitude earthquake rattled the entire nation. Over 30% of the country was directly effected, and both geological and qualitative aftershocks have followed. Haiti was already the poorest nation in our hemisphere, their government was inept to handle what troubles they had and now has an overwhelming crisis and almost zero resources. This is what life looks like for many of them now.

So as I settled down for an uneasy nights sleep Tuesday the last thing on my mind was Haiti. When I woke up Wednesday the first thing on my mind was Haiti. I have never been there, but that place just will not let me go. So I am going there.

At this point it is not a question of "if", but "how" and "when". At this time, I believe the Spring is the time frame I am working under. By the, it will no longer be "cool" to work in Haiti, and many will have moved on to more sexy causes. So that is where the Church comes in.

God will have to resource this at so many levels, I have not even planned a Mission of any kind, but I know that if He has given the vision, he will make the provision.

Please pray for grace and guidance as we move forward.

Grace and Peace,

JP

If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact via FB or at showmehaiti@gmail.com.