As we neared the epi-center we noticed so much rubble and buildings half-standing. It was hard to believe that the earthquake happend 5 months ago because looking at it, it seemed like it had happend only a few days before. Rubble was pile so high and so wide all over. Some damaged buildings looked as if they would lose their grip and topple over into the street any minute. Esther, our guide told us that there were still bodies under the rubble.
We also saw another very sad sight, make shift houses set up in the median of the busy roads. It was unbelieveable. We saw children playing in the streets so close to the traffic. I just can't imagine all these people have suffered and are still suffering. It is so sobering.
This city is an overwhelming mess that needs to be rebuilt. The people of this city have broken hearts that need mended. I believe with all my heart that Haiti will not be rebuilt from the outside in, but, from the inside out. The spirit of God is moving in Haiti. People are seeing their need for Jesus, they are finding a new hope. Their hearts WILL be mended, they WILL be healed and set free from their oppressions!
Isaiah 61:1-4 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has appointed me to bring good new to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to announce that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lords favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies. To all who mourn in Israel, he will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the Lord has planted them like strong and gracefull oaks for his own glory. The will rebuild the ancient ruins, repairing cities long ago destroyed. They will revive them, though they have been empty for many generations.
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