Brandon Ives

In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, many of us have been moved to act. Local officials have encouraged us to give to the Red Cross. Many churches have set up ways to give through special offerings or programs. (This includes First Baptist Church. Click Here)

And Christians around the globe have united in prayer for the people of Haiti. From the images that have been pouring in through TV, Newspaper and the internet, it is apparent that it will take years and not weeks for Haitians to recover.

But there is a lasting impression that will live on beyond disasters like these. It is the image of humanity coming together, putting aside racial, political, and personal differences to fulfill the command of Jesus to love one another. It strikes me odd that it takes such drastic measures for humanity to return to its true calling. Are we so swift to help a neighbor in need or the single mother turn her heat back on?

Perhaps…but as we give to the Red Cross or the Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief Fund (and let’s give well!) let us be mindful that there are many opportunities here in Chase City as well. Let us ask God’s help in our giving both abroad and here at home. So that His glory might be made known!

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