Did God create Katrina?
At Beliefnet.com, they have a poll running asking the question: Did God send the Hurricane? Some think this is God’s revenge. Some think that God doesn’t control the weather. Some think it’s a sign of the end of the world. One answer eludes all of them, that Katrina is a blessing to us. That’s correct, a blessing. Yes, lives were lost in this disaster, and my heart goes out to those families, but the numbers were so low, that was really a blessing in itself. Those who did, however, did not die for no reason. I see atleast three positive outcomes from this storm.
Fellowship. Millions of people have come together because of this disaster. They were brought together to clear roads, help out each other, and strive as friends to get through the hardship caused by the need for food, water, and shelter.
Faith. Many people had nothing left, except the clothes on their backs. They were forced to rely on God for the things that they needed. This is the way that God wants it.
Matthew 6:30″But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith!
31″Do not worry then, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear for clothing?’
God wants us to trust him, believe in him, and depend on him for everything we need. He created all of it, and can provide for us.
Humility. This hurricane taught us all how weak we are in the context of the universe. This natural disaster, much like the tsunami, has shown everyone that you cannot even rely on the entire human race to save you. We were all humbled by it’s power and size. A storm much like this arose while the disciples were out to sea with Jesus in Matthew 8:24-27. With faith in God, you have nothing to fear.
I may be wrong for thinking this storm did more good than it did bad, but as a Christian, I love how it has brought people together and the love that it has brought out in people that you didn’t even know existed. You can really see the truth in people’s hearts in times of a great disaster such as this.
