"And in those days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch. Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar. Then the disciples, each according to their ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea."
Acts 11:27-29
I wonder what the pundits of the day blamed this famine on. Man-caused climate change? The fact is that there have been times of climate change throughout history, beginning with the Flood of Noah. People are quick to blame either man or God. Weather is just a natural cycle. Jesus said there would be wars, famines, pestilences and earthquakes, but the end is not yet. They are only "the beginning of sorrows" (Matthew 24:6-9). Even though there seems to be an increase of these things, they should not trouble our hearts. They are opportunities to minister to other believers who are suffering, just as the believers in Antioch did.
Today's Thought: Disasters – whether man-caused (as war) or natural (as earthquakes) – are just a part of a fallen world, but they give opportunity to show the love of Jesus to fellow-believers.
Have a giving day. Love you.
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