Relying on the Sovereignty of God

Greetings Family,
I don't know about you, but at tumultuous times like this, I must fully rely on the Sovereignty of God, the Controller of outcomes. With the recent events that have taken place, and are taking place right now in Japan, it is critical to trust and pray, pray, and when you're done praying, pray some more!
We have family there, you and I. Our brothers and sisters in the family of God in Japan, are not only enduring the same set of circumstances as the lost, but they have an unprecedented opportunity to reach out, and point the unsaved around them to the only hope for mankind - the Lord Jesus Christ.
The uncertainty of the future, the grief over such great loss, can cause the fields to ripen, and there is the potential for a great harvest across the sea.
Even amidst the pain and heartache, lives can be eternally saved. The temporary intense pain of this situation can yield the fruit of righteousness.
They, just like us, need not fear the future, or the fallout if they belong to Christ. We have an unexpected opportunity before us as well. We belong to the Great King, and because of the blood of out Savior, we have access to the throne. Let us not waste this opportunity!
As our hearts go out to the people of Japan, let our prayers go out as well.
James 5:16
"Therefore confess yous sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."

That is what I wanted to say. Have a prayer-filled week!

3-17-2011