The world is a fallen place! This reality was brought home to Kenyans this weekend.
Nearly 1,000 people buying their weekly groceries or attending specially advertised children's events were brought under attack as the Westgate shopping Mall in Nairobi fell into the hands of terrorists early Saturday afternoon.
The siege continues at this hour -- almost 24 hours after it began.
We are hearing helicopters circling overhead, occasional, sporadic gunfire and sirens (We live a 3-minute walk from the mall). So far this morning an additional four hostages have been released from inside the mall.
We don't know when this crisis will conclude; but we are hearing reports of the indomitable spirit of Kenyans; going in droves to the Red Cross to donate blood for the over 175 injured, taking food, blankets and water to victims in the hospital, and holding prayer meetings in churches for the ongoing crisis.
What you can do ---
Pray for a quick resolution to the siege at the mall.
Pray for family and friends of those who have died in the terrorist attack. (reports say 59 dead so far)
Pray for families and individuals at the mall who were injured or traumatized.
Thank God that most people were able to escape the shopping mall.
Pray for Kenyans and ex-patriots as they come to grips with evil in this world.
Pray that as they see and understand their need for a Savior, they would hear and accept the Good News of Jesus Christ allowing Christ to change their lives and give them peace.