What Is Happening?

What Is Happening?
Along with severe weather and deadly tornadoes hitting many areas in the USA, various large earthquakes in many areas of the world, wars, fighting and the uprising in the middle-east, there is now flooding in many areas that is ruining crops, homes and possessions.  The loss of life due to the tornadoes has been tragic.  Just recently, the news released a report of 232 people still missing in Joplin, Missouri.  

Many people are asking this question, "What Is Happening?"   People are wondering what is going on.  Your acquaintances are asking, "What's with all these natural disasters?"  Your neighbors may be saying, "How come there seems to be so many more of these things and that they seem to be getting more frequent and severe?"  What will you say?  

Within the last year there have been two individuals that claimed at least national attention for setting dates of the end of the world and the Lord taking His people away.  Others are asking, "What do you think of this?"  Are you prepared to answer this question?  

The word says in 2 Tim. 2:15  "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth."  We are to study the Word, asking the Lord to reveal His Word to us, not just use a single verse out of context. This is where many get ideas that are not sound.  When we study the whole Word learning what God has to say, then we will be prepared to answer those who ask these questions bringing them Truth and Hope.

Jesus gives us answers, in Matthew 24:3 - 8 (New Living Translation)
"Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?  Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many.  And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately.  Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.  But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come."

Even the earth is crying out for His redemption and the return of the Lord.  We do not know the day or the hour, but we see the signs of the times.  As the disasters and other things happen we see that just like a woman in labor, the pains get stronger and more frequent.  What used to be once in a century storms seem to be coming more frequently, with even several in a year.  I'm hearing the older generation people say, "I can not remember anything like this."

What should we do?  We should be studying His Word, praying and having a personal relationship with our Lord and be at peace in the midst of the storm.  We are to let our lights shine, be the salt and light of the world and full of peace, hope and joy.  They will ask!  They will come to you and say, "What must I do to be saved?"  It's our part to share the Good News, having a World View, and reaching out to others for the time is nearer then it was before.

Acts 13:47 (New Living Translation)  "For the Lord gave us this command when he said, I have made you a light to the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the earth."

Wow! What Can I Say!

With the current unrest, fighting, troubles all over the middle-east  and the many problems in Japan from the disasters, we really do need to pray for this conditions and the people.  All you have to do today is turn on the TV or go to a news webpage to find that there are Wars and rumors of wars, kingdom against kingdom and the earth it's self crying out for the return of the Lord.

What do we do?

• We are to pray and watch for our redemption draws near.  We should be praying for our fellow man and for the people groups around the world.  Many areas of the world and what his happening there have been overshadowed from the current concerns of the middle-east and Japan.  But, in the last few weeks there was a major earthquake in northeastern Myanmar, there are still major problems in Haiti with many people in need of help.  Then I have received several letters from pastors and Christians in Pakistan concerning the persecution and more.
• Do what we can!  There are several ways you can do what you can.  You may choose to go yourself to one or more of these locations to personally help.  You may choose to support someone who feels lead to go.  You may choose to contribute to one of the many projects going on for relief and reconstruction, building an orphanage or even help develop self-sustaining agricultural projects.  But, all of us can pray or become a prayer partner for someone.

Contact Us at Youth Quests International for ideas on how you may help or participate.

Prayer for Haiti and Indonesia - Cholera Outbreak - Volcanic Eruption - Tsunami

This last week there are two main concerns that I have been praying for and I wanted to share these disasters with you as well for your assistance and prayer.  One is the Cholera outbreak in Haiti and the other in the tsunami that hit Indonesia as well as the volcanic eruption.  Of course you have heard of these in the news recently and the needs that have arisen for help and support for both of these areas.


There has been several people killed and the lose of homes and businesses from both the tidal wave and the eruption in this country.  Pray for the survivors to reach out to the Lord and come to know Him in a real personal way.  Pray that the supplies and assistance will get to the ones in need.  Pray for the survivors in their time of grief.


The cholera outbreak in Haiti is a real concern as many babies and children have been the most effected.  The hospitals are flooded with the sick and there have been many deaths.  Pray for the people to reach out the Jesus for the help and assistance as in Psalms chapter 91.  Pleases pray that the medicines, supplies, water treatment facilities and sanitation eduction to reach the most susceptible groups quickly.


Then the most important thing of all to pray for is that His Kingdom be magnified and expanded upon the earth and that the lost and dieing are ministered to in every area of the world.  For more information on how to help, support or assist in these efforts please contact Youth Quests International.

Disastrous Floods In China

This week there were some very disastrous floods in China.  Please pray for the people who are in some very difficult situations and especially for the families of the many that died and the ones who are missing. 

China has seen several disasters over the last couple of years with many people and families affected.  Let’s hold up our brothers and sisters in prayer, finances or even go on a mission trip to China.  Contact us at Youth Quests International for any questions or requests you may have.