The Heartbreak of Afghanistan

There is so much to be heartbroken about in Afghanistan.  It has been reported that 229 Christian Missionaries will be put to death today.   In addition, it has also been reported that over 15,000 American citizens are in Afghanistan, and it’s been reported that many of them will not be rescued.  We have seen pictures of families desperately holding on to a plane leaving Afghanistan and desperate stowaways trying to leave Afghanistan, falling while the plane is in flight. 

And there are those who suffered so in our military trying to free the people of Afghanistan. Those who died or were injured. The families and friends that loved them. We owe all of them a huge apology and our prayers!

We have read reports of the Taliban going door to door to kill Christians and any American sympathizers as well as their families.  We’ve read of schools for girls, who finally believed in their own dreams being blown up.  Our nation has betrayed them all and our Allies have taken note.  Trusting America will no longer be on top of anyone’s list.

But as heartbroken as we are, this is when we must Trust God.  And this is also when we must take a moment and realize that this is not Heaven.  And while it is a fallen world, it is not our Home.  Our Home is in Heaven.

And in Heaven, we will live for all eternity.  There will be no fear and no suffering.  And that is where many of our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan are going.  It’s horrific for them to suffer in this way.   It’s horrible to watch.  And it’s even worse to know that our own country is responsible for this mess. 

But God has not moved.   He is still right by our side, loving us and loving them, as He always has.

So Pray.  Pray for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan and Pray for our nation.  That we, as a nation, betrayed them is truly sinful, and will lay upon our nation for many years to come.  But for those who truly follow Christ, our mission has not changed.  Love and serve God and love and serve each other.  Amen.