The Following is a copy&paste from a recent WhiteHorseMedia Newsletter:

As I write this, my heart is saddened by breaking news today of another strong earthquake rocking Haiti. As we all ponder the terrible destruction and loss of life, questions about God naturally arise. What is going on? Is He involved? Does He care? Is this another “sign” of a much larger, looming disaster?

First of all (as mentioned in a previous e-news), I want to stress that Jesus Christ plainly predicted that “great earthquakes” would strike planet Earth. “There shall be great earthquakes in various places” (Luke 21:11), declared the Master. Not only that, but such quakes will be one of many “signs” (verse 11), or footsteps, of an approaching God (verses 27, 28).

Second, yes, God does care about the inhabitants living on that suffering island nation. He sees, He feels, He knows. Angels weep as they see the awful devastation—especially upon the children—and I have no doubt that they are active at this exact moment assisting rescue, military, and medical workers help the needy. Miracle stories continue of survivors being rescued from the rubble. Thank the Lord.

But there is another dimension that it is appropriate to consider. The fact is that more than half of Haiti’s 9 million inhabitants practice Voodoo, Haiti’s dominant religion, and that some of the grossest forms of immorality are rampant. Significantly, much of Haiti’s dark Voodoo previously migrated to New Orleans—a city mostly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Recently, I read a stunning quotation from one of my favorite authors who I believe was guided by the Holy Spirit. Take note:

“I am bidden to declare the message that cities full of transgression, and sinful in the extreme, will be destroyed by earthquakes, by fire, by flood. All the world will be warned that there is a God who will display His authority as God. His unseen agencies will cause destruction, devastation, and death.” Evangelism, p. 27

Evidence indicates that Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, fits the category of a city “full of transgression, and sinful in the extreme.” On January 12, at 4:53 pm, it was virtually “destroyed” by an earthquake. On the morning of August 29, 2005, New Orleans experienced its own disaster from the sky. Now notice how Jesus Christ puts both earthquakes and sky events together as clear “signs” of His approaching return.

And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven… Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:11, 27, 28).

Yes, God is speaking to His world through these disasters. Whether He directly causes them, or merely allows them, nevertheless, they can be biblically classified as divine “judgments” to be taken seriously. No one knows how much longer God will continue to tolerate sin on planet Earth. Soon, “the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night” (2 Peter 3:10), and Jesus Christ will come suddenly to rescue those who have repented of their sins, have accepted His gospel, and become loyal to their Maker.

As we witness today’s solemn events, May God help us to hear His voice, and to get ready, get ready, get ready, for what is coming upon the earth.