January 30, 2013 at 5:54 p.m.
Compassion must be shown to Haitians who serve other gods
This statement is simple and classic. It is amazing to think that a loving God would reach down and touch the hearts of mankind. Hence, we must consider, why we have this love in our hearts. What good is it?
I bring before you today, the apple of God's eye, His chosen people, the people of Israel.
How God loved His people. He gave them priests and prophets and eventually God gave them kings.
As you read the Old Testament in particular, you see how God stepped in many times to save the lives of His people from the hands of their enemies.
This is all so good and wonderful. Yet get this, this same people, the Israelites, turned their backs on God; not just once, but many times they turned and served other gods.
Yet, after a season of rebelliousness, God's people cried out to Him, He heard their cries, and delivered them from their bondage.
This lets me know that God will have a listening ear to persons who are in trouble, even when they have turned their backs on Him and refuse to live by His divine laws. God is so good that He waits to hear the cry of a repentant heart.
Israelites
It is good to know that even though the Israelites sinned and worshipped other gods, God did not give up on them. No, like a patient father, God was waiting with open arms for the return of His people.
This past week or so, we have been captivated and somewhat traumatized by the devastation in Haiti.
I believe that despite the fact that many in Haiti serve other gods, it is vital that those who serve the true and living God stand as caring and compassionate fathers to embrace a people who are crying out for help.
If this catastrophe in Haiti breaks our imperfect human heart, imagine what it does to the heart of a perfect God.
We are blessed in Bermuda. Indeed, on our worst day we are already more blessed than many Haitians on their best day.
Therefore, in our abundance of gratitude unto God, may we say a prayer and do what we can in order to demonstrate our care towards hurting people.
In times like these, we must pause and give thanks unto God.
Our mindset must be that we desire all of mankind to live a life that is filled with joy and not pain.
Hence, our prayer is that in time the horror of such an experience is healed by the hope of a better tomorrow. Respice finem.
Dr. Maria A. Seaman is the Pastor of Shekinah Worship Centre, currently worshipping at The Victor Scott Primary School Auditorium, Glebe Road, Pembroke.
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