Shaky Ground

In the last three days, Nicaragua has experienced three earthquakes: a 6.1, 5.1, and 6.1 on the Richter scale plus over 300 aftershocks. As we prepare for our mission in Managua, close to the epicenter of each of these quakes, we watch as the ground beneath them continues to tremble. Government officials in Nicaragua are evacuating those in the path of possible land slides. Many people fear this is the precursor to "the big one."

For those of you who do not know the history of Nicaragua, a major earthquake in 1972 caused the infrastructure of Managua to fall to its knees. Many feel that history is about to repeat itself.

In light of the ground being shaken beneath the feet of those in Nicaragua, we consider our task at hand. The ground beneath many quivers and quakes. We want to help people to stand on solid ground--on the Rock of salvation. Psalm 18:2 reminds us that the LORD is our rock, our fortress, our deliverer in whom we take refuge. He is the shield and the horn of our salvation, our stronghold.

No matter what this world throws our way, whether earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards, or tornadoes, those who know Him can rest in the knowledge that He is our rock, and we are standing on solid ground in His salvation.

"The Lord liveth, and blessed be the rock, and may the God my salvation be exalted..."

Bringing back some old school Petra to remind us of this!