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IMG_0384bWhen a person has lost children, home, and livelihood and sustained great injuries, we can understand if they greet God with anger and resentment. This seems a natural reaction. Not so for countless survivors from Haiti's devastating earthquake.

Just as Job praised God amidst his great suffering, Haitians are turning daily to find solace and salvation in Jesus Christ. Songs spring up in the hospital, praising God for his provision.

As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,
And at the last He will take His stand on the earth.
Even after my skin is destroyed,
Yet from my flesh I shall see God;
(Job 19:25-26, NIV)

Since the earthquake rocked Haiti a week ago today, destroying homes, claiming tens of thousands of lives, and crushing Haiti's already crumbled economy, survivors are testifying to God's goodness in preserving their lives.  As they accept Christ, they are saying "If God saved me, He has a purpose for my life."

To date, chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association have prayed with more than 30 men and women from our hospital who have chosen to accept Jesus Christ and serve our Lord. Praise God! Even in total devastation, especially in total devastation, His hand is at work.

 

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