Understanding God in Hurricane Harvey. This is David Wheaton, host of The Christian Worldview.
Just as Scripture says that a sparrow does not “fall to the ground apart from your Father”, neither does a drop of rain. We may not know why God causes or allows a hurricane, but it reminds us “the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth” because of sin (Romans 8).
When asked about disasters, Jesus replied, “Do you suppose that these were greater sinners because they suffered this fate? I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.
So here’s what we do know: unbelievers are called to repent and believe in Christ and Christians to pray for and help the people of southeast Texas.
