The Suffering of Japan—It was Four Years Ago Today…for us

Four years ago today Japan was hit with one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded. That was immediately followed by a tsunami. All of this also caused a meltdown at a nuclear power plant.

The results were the deaths of almost 16,000 people and close to 2600 still missing. Almost 230,000 people are still living in temporary shelters, tents, and makeshift buildings because of this triple disaster.

These numbers are staggering!

This was four years ago for those of us who are living in the comfort of our homes here in the West. For the people in that area of Japan, it’s today. It’s “now” and “still” for so many.

Will you pray for the people of Japan today? And, if you will, please continue to pray for the Japanese people on a regular basis. Add These items to your daily reading list. Also, there are many missionaries there who are trying to assist with disaster relief and who are sharing the saving message of the Gospel. Will you pray for them as well?

• SEND International’s Japan Page
• Operation World’s Japan Page
• Joshua Project’s Japan Page

God loves the people of Japan and he hears the prayers of his children.

By the way… There’s Comfort for Followers of Christ Regardless of Circumstances

I was reading in the Psalms recently, and I came across a very comforting promise that says regardless of what types of trouble assail me as a follower of Christ, God is there to help me through it.

Psalms 46:1-3 (NET) God is our strong refuge; he is truly our helper in times of trouble. For this reason we do not fear when the earth shakes, and the mountains tumble into the depths of the sea, when its waves crash and foam, and the mountains shake before the surging sea.

Have you experienced times in your life that might be characterized by earthquakes, mountains tumbling into the sea, and waves crashing around and on you? If you are a true follower of our great God, you can call out to him for help. He may not take away all of your troubles, but he will give you the strength to endure while remaining faithful to him.