A Shaking in Christchurch

As you may have heard in the news a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred on February 22 in Christchurch, New Zealand. At least 160 people have been confirmed dead while more than 200 others are reported missing and thousands have been injured. May we pray for all the people in this city and give our support in any way possible. If you would like to make a donation to the relief effort please click here for the New Zealand Red Cross. There are also some amazing revivalists ministering in that city actively involved in serving the citizens there. You can also donate through their ministry Kingdom Reality and get video updates of the situation.

Photo of Christchurch, New Zealand taken from the International Space Station

Image credit: NASA

I don't believe God caused this devastating earthquake but I do find there is prophetic significance to this disaster. Christchurch has been shaken and now the world's attention has turned towards it. It is certainly our responsibility to help the people there but perhaps there is a hidden message to the body regarding the season we are entering. A shaking is taking place in the church of Christ and divisions are arising between those who are fully devoted to God and those who are not. The world is beginning to take notice of these radical lovers who carry the love and power of the Holy Spirit wherever they go. These faithful believers are rebuilding His Church to its original intent and glory. It will be interesting to see how things unfold in this city during the coming weeks and months. May we have an increased sensitivity to the Spirit in discerning the signs of the times.

"I've come to start a fire on this earth—how I wish it were blazing right now! I've come to change everything, turn everything rightside up—how I long for it to be finished! Do you think I came to smooth things over and make everything nice? Not so. I've come to disrupt and confront!" Luke 12:49-51 (The Message)