It is a fact that bad things happen to everyone. "Life happens" is the new "catch phrase" when adversity strikes.
A few days ago, heavy rain showers came down due to the influence of Isaac. Those showers swelled up several rivers in certain areas near to me, making them overflow their banks. Five feet of water covered the roadways. The flood waters caused serious damage to many properties on the same level as the roads. Two people died; one a man who was asleep in his house when a deluge of water came down the hillside where his house was perched and swept it - and him - into the river. (see link:Flood damage in Diego Martin)
Children were affected by this tragedy. They lost their school books and uniforms, their families lost everything. Up to now, some families still haven't received much needed help from the relevant authorities. Thanks to the kindness of the Christian and secular NGOs that have rallied to their aid, but these entities cannot always give these unfortunate ones the finances so desperately needed to start all over again.
Even though insurance companies, Government agencies or any type of human help may fail us and our children in times of trouble, there is one that never fails. His name is Jesus. He promises that He will be with us, even when the "storm of life" comes against us.
A few days ago, heavy rain showers came down due to the influence of Isaac. Those showers swelled up several rivers in certain areas near to me, making them overflow their banks. Five feet of water covered the roadways. The flood waters caused serious damage to many properties on the same level as the roads. Two people died; one a man who was asleep in his house when a deluge of water came down the hillside where his house was perched and swept it - and him - into the river. (see link:Flood damage in Diego Martin)
Children were affected by this tragedy. They lost their school books and uniforms, their families lost everything. Up to now, some families still haven't received much needed help from the relevant authorities. Thanks to the kindness of the Christian and secular NGOs that have rallied to their aid, but these entities cannot always give these unfortunate ones the finances so desperately needed to start all over again.
Even though insurance companies, Government agencies or any type of human help may fail us and our children in times of trouble, there is one that never fails. His name is Jesus. He promises that He will be with us, even when the "storm of life" comes against us.
"God is our refuge and strength,
2 Therefore we will not fear fthough the earth gives way,
3 though hits waters roar and foam." Psalm 46: 1 - 3 (ESV)
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