It is important for the people of God to live with the people of God. The Shunammite returned to the land from Philistia. Our surroundings influence our life style – our faith life. It is good to dwell together in unity – fellowshipping with His people. The second is almost like the first point. The king married into Ahab’s family. This we see influences the lifestyle of the king and his children. Wrong choice. Darkness results. The people of God need need to be a separate people and say as Joshua did – but as for me and my household, we will serve the living God. And that must be evidenced by the choices we make. We must remain faithful.

Yet amid the darkness and devastation also here in Haiti, there are stories of miracles, of light, of hope, of God’s presence, of new beginnings. Our God is a God of new beginnings so that His kingdom may come. It will come! His presence is here and now among His people. Open my eyes Lord this day so that I may see You.

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.