Posted July 7, 2025
A Nation in Mourning
Over the July 4th holiday, devastating flooding swept through the Texas Hill Country. More than 100 people have lost their lives—many of them children. Dozens are still missing. The sorrow is almost too much to bear.
And so, the familiar question arises:
“Why did God let this happen?”
A Harder Question
But maybe we need to ask a deeper question:
“What do we expect from God when we disregard the world He entrusted to us?”
For decades, scientists have sounded the alarm that human activity—especially the burning of fossil fuels—is disrupting Earth’s climate. Many in power still resist change. Comfort outweighs conscience. Short-term gain silences long-term wisdom.
So again: Why would God want to help us if we refuse to help ourselves?
Scripture and Stewardship
“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” — Psalm 24:1 (NIV)
God gave humanity dominion (Genesis 1:28), not for exploitation, but stewardship. We were entrusted with creation. But when dominion becomes domination, suffering often follows.
When the Earth Took a Breath
During the early months of COVID-19 lockdowns, the planet responded to humanity’s pause:
Cleaner air in cities like Los Angeles and New Delhi
Historic drop in CO₂ emissions
Wildlife sightings in long-developed areas
Clearer waters and quieter urban environments
It was as if creation exhaled—a temporary sabbath from human disruption. But the moment was fleeting. We quickly returned to old patterns.
The Red Warning of Mars
Other nations are pressing toward clean energy. The U.S., in contrast, continues to reverse key environmental protections. And that brings Mars to mind. Scientists believe it may once have resembled Earth. Today, its atmosphere is composed of 95.3% carbon dioxide.
Is that a warning written in red dust?
So Why Does God Still Help?
“Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness… not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?” — Romans 2:4 (NIV)
God is patient. In His mercy, He gives us:
Wisdom to change course
Prophetic voices that sound the alarm
Glimpses of hope—like the Earth's healing breath during COVID
What we need now is repentance—not just spiritual, but ecological.
God hasn’t abandoned us.
Maybe He’s waiting for us to become the stewards we were created to be.
