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Nepal has been hit by two devastating earthquakes. On April 25 a 7.8
earthquake struck and was soon followed by a 7.3 magnitude quake on May
12. These earthquakes have left thousands dead and injured. Heroic
rescue efforts are underway as I write these words. My daughter, Anna,
just returned from Nepal so this tragedy is hitting close to home. The
world is rushing to Nepal and the surrounding nations to bring aid and
mercy.
National Geographic said these
two earthquakes were so strong they likely caused permanent changes in
the surface structure of the earth. Early reports indicate these
earthquakes may also have changed the altitude of Mount Everest – the
highest place on earth. Preliminary data provided by European scientists
from the analysis of satellite data indicate Everest has experienced a
slight decrease in altitude. The city of Katmandu shifted as much as
nine feet from its previous position. Because of these two events maps
and topographical renderings will need to be redrawn.
Natural disasters can reveal some disturbing views of God and human
tragedy. My personal understanding of God and His heart is that He is
not the author of tragedy. He loves people. His love motivated Him to
put Jesus on the Cross as our substitute. On the Cross God judged our
sin once and for all. This was a full and complete judgment in order
to provide for us a full and complete salvation. The final judgment of
God will be take place in eternity before His throne. Between the Cross
and eternity God is not in the business of judging anyone and neither
should those who bear His name. In the meantime, a fragile and groaning
earth will provide enough upheaval of it’s own until it is one day
returned to it’s original design. When a natural disaster like the one
in Nepal takes place it is too easy for some to label the tragedy as
“an act of God” giving God a cruel and undeserved label.
I wrote
the previous paragraphs to lay the groundwork to share the following:
As I read the incident reports detailing the Nepal earthquakes and the
information regarding altitude changes to Mount Everest, I heard the
Lord say, “As the natural world is shaking, I am about to shake the high
places of government and culture. What seemed high and immovable will
now yield to My will. I will bring down what seems out of reach and I
will raise up what has been forgotten. Watch the high places of
position and power. This shaking will be a sign of a coming move of My
Spirit upon the earth. I am about to shake the high places. Watch the
high places.”
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