Bearing the Sword
One of the reasons a military is needed is to subdue evil. Bad guys are out there and our defense forces (along with police and other agencies) protect us. From the playground to the battleground there are those who needlessly hurt others.
As the Apostle Paul says in reference to government’s intervention, “ … if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing ….” (Romans 13:4).
But with that amazing protective force military services provide there is also a great force to provide help and healing. Just take a look at www.defense.gov to see the amazing things our service members are doing today in Haiti. Those whose business is war can use their skills to save and protect life from disasters.
A colleague once served on the hospital ship USNS Comfort and he can tell you firsthand about responses to needs in crisis.
As you pray and give regarding the needs in Haiti, I suggest you also remember the responders, all the service members and civilians who respond to the staggering need around them.
Compassion fatigue need not win. Let’s support our team in Haiti.
Sometimes a sword becomes a scalpel.

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