This week, many amazing things happened to remind us of the basics of our reality, to wit: Psalms 59:13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah.
The town of Lahaina, Hawaii is no more: Hawaii wildfires: Maui and Lahaina evacuations as people leap in sea to escape Hurricane Dora – Mirror Online The total number of dead has not been calculated, but the most recent count was “more than 90”: More than 90 have died from Maui wildfires, as emergency response is questioned : NPR This has prompted federal assistance: Biden mobilizes federal assets in Hawaii to fight fires – CGTN
Flooding in Alaska prompted evacuations of Juneau: “Glacial outburst” flooding destroys at least 2 buildings, prompts evacuations in Alaskan capital of Juneau – CBS News
Otherwise, Homeland Security identified 311 child victims of sexual exploitation in “cold cases”: DHS uncovers 311 child victims of sexual exploitation in ‘cold cases’ (msn.com)
While a “Huge Explosion” rocked Russian Capital: Huge Explosion at Military-Linked Factory Rocks Russian Capital (msn.com)
GodSmack!
Also this week Brazilian spiritual healer “John of God” has been indicted for rape, accused of sexually abusing nearly 600 women, and do NOT get them started on what he has allegedly done to the children: Brazilian spiritual healer ‘John of God’ indicted for rape, accused of sexually abusing nearly 600 women – ABC News AFTER he was sentenced to 99 years for raping eight girls and women… here is an example of the articles connecting Oprah to this now prosecuted predator: Oprah’s faith healer get 99 years for raping 8 girls and women (americanmilitarynews.com)
Deuteronomy 32:39 See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of my hand. (#quote from God, here).
Ecuador Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated this week: Ecuador reels after the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio. So what now? : NPR
There is a new COVID-19 variant that is making the rounds: New Covid variant: EG.5 is on the rise as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations go up | CNN
A Dam burst in Norway (which was bound to happen) causing deadly flooding to wash away homes: Dam
bursts open as deadly flooding washes away homes in Norway (msn.com)
Do you know what is illegal in Norway? Preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ: Norway outlaws hate speech against trans people | Reuters What they are calling “hate speech” are any words that do not praise proud sinners.
Psalms 120:7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.