Earthquake triggers tsunami fears for West Coast

The news consistently reminds us that we are not the captains of our fate. For instance, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake off the southern coast of Alaska early this morning has prompted fears of a tsunami that could reach the West Coast. Despite all our scientific advances, humans are no match for the power of nature.

A new study suggests that the Black Death, a plague that killed 30 to 60 percent of Europe’s population, was caused not by fleas spread on rats but by human fleas and body lice. Not only did we not know how to stop the plague–until now, we didn’t even know what caused it.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey guaranteed that his team would defeat the New England Patriots in last Sunday’s game and then win the Super Bowl. Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler responded: “Be humble or be humbled.” We now know which transpired.

A life of humility

Evangelist Luis Palau is one of the godliest and most gracious men I have ever met. His sparkling wit and infectious passion for Jesus have attracted millions of people to our Lord.

He has spoken to thirty million people in seventy-five countries across his ministry, authored dozens of books, and been featured in radio broadcasts on 3,500 radio outlets in forty-eight countries. When he preached at the last church I pastored, his message exalted Jesus in a way I will never forget.

Now he has announced that he has Stage 4 lung cancer. “Everything is ready and if the Lord wants to take me home in the next few months or two years or whatever it is, I’m ready,” he said in a video I hope you’ll watch today.

One of the most impactful attributes of Rev. Palau’s life and ministry is his genuine humility. He believes passionately that his salvation and ministry are God’s gifts of grace. He points people to Jesus rather than himself because he knows our souls need not a man but the Master.

I recently read this statement from Charles Spurgeon: “The more thou hast, the more thou…