Comments on: Katrina and the search for humanity

By: Roman Dog

Roman Dog — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 14:12:45 +0000

So, we are a nation under judgment, it would seem, and we need to either rebuke the wind and the waves in the name of Jesus or come into full repentance as a nation. But as we saw with Katrina, the gay pride parade went on in the flooded city of sin, the President spoke of pride and rebuilding and pride and resourcefulness and pride and pride and pride. Somehow, we’re not getting the message.

“How can a god of love allow so much suffering and hurt?” ask the ones who refuse to recognize.

And we can answer:
“How can a God of Love allow a nation of such sin, with a brazen and wanton disregard for humility and compassion go unpunished?

By: Administrator

Administrator — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 15:36:27 +0000

No argument there. Of course He can calm the waves, and the scene you pointed out was a great example of how God used his power over earthly powers (wind, water) to achieve His purposes, in that case to cause his disciples to put their trust in Him.

Point is, whether He chooses to save a city or destroy it, He is ultimately responsible. And when He chooses to bring calamity, its only because of a larger purpose and plan that is good.

Thanks for the comment!

By: Roman Dog

Roman Dog — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 14:39:34 +0000

Interesting subject, but what about Luke 8:24…”They came and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to die!” Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm.” Or as recorded in Mark 4:39…”He got up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Silence! Be still!” The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Sound like Jesus warding off a hurricane to me.

Would Jesus rebuke something that the Father had created?

I think it’s probably more like in the case of Job, where God allows “the powers of the air” to do their damage, in effect lifting his protection at times, for the purposes you state above.