Pray for West Africa

The attention of the world recently turned toward Emory University Hospital, as two American missionaries were flown to Atlanta to received treatment for the deadly Ebola virus, which they contracted while serving in West Africa.  Our prayers are going out for them and their families.  We hear of good progress being made in their treatments.

The fact that they were brought back to America from the area of Africa where the spread of Ebola is happening so rapidly that the World Health Organization called emergency meetings to talk about what to do, has sparked quite a bit of controversy.  Some have said that these two should have never been brought back to America -- why?  We are in panic over such an outbreak of such a disease!  We see images on the TV which reminds us something Hollywood would place on a horror movie.

Fear strikes where the unknown lives!  This is exactly where our FAITH intersects with the unknown, and we must choose to trust God or panic!  I personally have traveled to Sierra Leone and Liberia in ministry over the years.  In the past four years, I have traveled five times to Kenya.  The possibilities of disease are there -- the opportunities to get infected abound --- do I fear?  NO

Why?  I trust God!  Is that foolish -- I think not!  Am I careful and wise?  I think so!  Do I drink the tap water -- never!  The point is --- when your life is dedicated and given to God, you trust the Creator and Master to watch over you.....and HE does every time!

So, as you watch the TV news -- please pray!  Pray for the hundreds of infected people in the countries of Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea, that won't be flown to Emory to be treated.  Pray for the doctors and scientist worldwide that a "cure" or "vaccine" for Ebola will be found soon.  Pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort those who mourn the loss of their loved ones, and that the power of God's presence will sweep over that region of the world.  I know a lot of great Christian people in that part of the continent of Africa - pray God protect them, preserve them, and use them to minister God's love to the sick and dying.

We can pray!  I challenge you to join me in prayer for West Africa today!