Not that long ago, we had a chance to visit several countries adjoining Somalia. We talked with Somalis who had barely escaped with their lives, some of whom had now become Christians in these adjacent lands. Of course, WITHIN these so-called failed states, trouble and conflict continues to brew. And the people who live there sometimes have few recourses. Could it be that one of the strongest mandates of our day might be to redeem the time in these adjoining republics. Take for example, Tunisia, home today to roughly 1/3 of the world’s Libyans. A friend of mine who is working hard in Tunisia recently wrote, “Given how EXTREMELY hard Libya has been for so long, and how many people this represents, it seems like a miracle we shouldn’t miss.” The same could be said for Syrians fleeing over the border into Jordan. And you could probably name a half-dozen other lands. Shouldn’t the church be prioritizing these powder kegs so that we can make a difference to those enduring such deep turmoil? What’s your take — and how would you recommend getting started? Just click “Comment” following the web version of this item. Thanks for your input.
I think that would be a great idea. I thought exactly the same but my agency seems reluctant to get involved in such a way.
How about a multi agency rapid response team to see a CPM established through help in word and deed?
Another problem may be that work in most refugee camps may be restricted to help in deed mainly since those camps are mostly UN controlled.
B, sounds like an awesome idea!