Hurricane Wall Street

PONDERS AND WONDERS: In the midst of a very busy week here in the Bay, my unceasing prayer has been for those affected by the Financial Hurricane that has ripped through our nation from coast to coast. I have witnessed on the news, the glazed eyes, the fear, hand wrenching and hair pulling that results from the deepest sense of helplessness and fear....what I have not seen or heard is the church.

What about the incredible philanthropists that have lost millions and billions of dollars? The impact of that will deeply affect the care of the poor and helpless. God has given so many in this nation a heart whether it is from faith perspective or not, their hearts are moved to help others. And then, what about those who just don't know HIM yet???

God has been speaking to me over the past five years about the plight of the soul of the wealthy. Scripture says it is like a camel getting through the eye of a needle for a rich man to make his way to the Kingdom. So in this moment, when those who have trusted in mammon, those who have dedicated their lives in pursuit of money, those who have exploited others from greed are most vulnerable....WE HAVE THE ANSWER.....there will be no FEMA, or Red Cross...although many view the government 700 billion rescue as the bailout, the answer if not Uncle Sam but Jesus Christ.

Why is it that when it comes to the wealthy conversations change from compassion to criticism? Why when people feel God calling them to minister to the wealthy, do organizations doubt, since the way and place they live to be in proximity may be a standard that is "above average" ? Why when over 40,000 wealthy people have lost their jobs, will not be able to pay their rent, all their assets which were paper have burned in the market crash do we not cry out for help for them?

Again God has given the church, the body of Christ an opportunity to be the rescuers...just like after Katrina, the witness is had it not been for the church we would have never made it.....only this response is scary!! Organizations whose giving is down 47% can't afford to pay thousand dollar mortgages to save houses, or pay utilities, or credit card bills....and the bigger question is would we??? Would we be able to get past our judgement of a lifestyle and extend the hand of provision??

Lord please give us wisdom, that we your people may be the peace and love to those victims of this storm. Your word says perfect love casts out fear.....the market and the world is spiraling in fear....may we your people be LOUD LOVE....HELP US JESUS HELP US HELP THOSE YOU LOVE AND DESIRE!!!!!!!

Please join me as we pray for our nation that we would not miss this special opportunity to be Jesus to a people that may have not been aware of their needs so clearly until now!