The Voices From Within

God and the Tsunami

March 23rd, 2009

Who is God? In fact, some may ask, what is God?

Is He some form of infinite being? Is He just some tinkerman who controls the world as He sees fit?

Mankind as seen its fair share of disasters and men-thought-of-facts that just about proves the fact that God is non-existent.

“If God is out there and created man, how could he allow a disaster of such magnitude strike us? Isn’t God supposed to love the ones he created?”

But perhaps that very anger being presented is the very acknowledgement that they do believe that there is a god out there, but are searching for the right channel to tune in.

I am a Christian. Unashamedly I say that.

I shall not quote from the Bible. I know that many have a tough time believing it as it already is. What more if its from the Holy book of just another ‘religion’.

But that’s where you’re wrong.

Christianity is more than just a religion. It isn’t another god-bowing activity that is being done on every weekend. It is so much more than that.

If I may, I can safely say that Christianity is just the term. It doesn’t explains nor gives the full picture.

Yes, there are fair share of ‘Christians‘ who goes about claiming to be doing God’s work where in true fact what they do doesn’t reflect on what they are supposed to be as one.

I am not a pastor nor do I consider myself very knowledgable in Christianity and its history. However, what I do know is that I can’t ignore the bearing that God has on me, and on nature. It is not just another religion that I’m following after my parents. It is so much more than that.

It is a relationship with God. A relationship that’s long-lasting and one that goes on forever.

And it doesn’t just stop there. Loving each person regardless of race, religion and creed makes it all the more fulfilling.

I am not preaching here. Do not misconstrue me as such. Just touching a little on the surface of who God is to me. It doesn’t mean I want you to believe every single word in this post. You, just reading this through is sufficient enough for me.

Back to the tsunami. Dave Burke, when writing an article on the tsunami gave a very adequate quote when he cited Jonathan Sacks, a Chief Rabbi who put it most powerfully on New Year’s day; ‘The only adequate religious response is to say ‘God, I do not know why this terrifying disaster has happened, but I do know what you want of us: to help the afflicted, comfort the bereaved, send healing to the injured, and aid to those who have lost their livelihood and homes.’

More to be said. Definitely.

Cheers.

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