We have all marveled at how the world is responding to the crisis in Haiti, sending money and relief efforts. Indeed there is much to celebrate. However, there is a growing dark side, those that respond to chaos with evil.

 

I was reading today about how there is an increase in human trafficking, predators looking to exploit those that are left weak and defenseless. Aid agencies are estimating one million unaccompanied or orphaned children or children who lost one parent in Port-au-Prince. Many of these children are sleeping out on the street or in the tent cities filled with refugees. A Canadian pastor reported being offered a little boy for sale for $50.

 

Pray Psalm 12:5

 

"Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise," says the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them." Pray that God would arise and defend the little ones. Pray that God would bring rescue and protection through the arms of His church. Pray that the eyes of those that prey on the weak will be blinded to those that are defenseless.