Standing in the Gap
UKRAINE IN CRISIS If you aren’t aware, there is some massive tension going on in Ukraine right now. Pro-Russian separatist rebels have captured many eastern cities, while the interim government is trying as hard as possible to avoid an all-out civil war. The West blames Russia, who has roughly 40,000 troops stationed at the Ukraine border, for backing the rebels and stirring up the violence. Russia denies this, yet also claims that they will protect their interests if they are threatened. Chaos is everywhere. Violence is rampant. Blood has been spilled. And what answer does Christianity offer? What would Jesus have to say? PEACE IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS When His Disciples were experiencing a storm they feared could take their lives, Jesus calmed the storm and asked why they didn't trust in Him (Mark 4:35-41). Jesus doesn’t promise us a pain-free or problem-free life; in fact, He guarantees that we will have ha...