Country for sale – Eliza Do-Little Part 2

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After my colleague told me about one island nation planning to buy a new homeland due to its islands sinking because of climate change, they had another bombshell for me. They said, somewhere in the Pacific, another island nation is facing the same fate. The islanders, however, choose to do nothing to save their island, believing that God will do the work for them. While God’s mercy is all encompassing, even Noah built a boat, as it was God’s wish.

In all the scriptures, God says He will help us if we also help ourselves. Heaven does not shower silver, gold and food on the more laid-back, nor does it provide a person with oil, natural gas and minerals because they are kind.

We might agree that severe floods happen nearly every week in some part of the globe or another. That shouldn’t mean disaster preparedness should miss from the agenda of any country, be it island or not. We mustn’t be Eliza Do-Little, but strive to be Eliza Do-ALot.

I hope the people of this Pacific island nation listen to the wise words of God and act now to save their homeland, while we all play a part in solving this global problem: climate change. It is a shared responsibility, in my view.