Families|May 01, 2014 04:00 EDT
Billy Graham Chaplains Show Love of Jesus in Helping Scores Affected By Tornadoes Across US States
Billy Graham's Chaplains are reaching out to show the love of Jesus to those recently affected by the tornadoes that have ravaged communities in American over the past week, killing at least 30 people across seven states.
The group is inspired in their work by the Bible verse Matthew 25:35, "For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home."
Dozens of people were killed recently by the tornado disasters with thousands of others affected across Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama among others.
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Rapid Response Team Director Jack Munday is among the people who went down to Arkansas to assist people who were directly affected by at least 30 twisters this week.
"Lives have been turned upside down," said Munday in a statement. "They're in shock and that impales people in all areas of their life-physically, emotionally and spiritually."
In Vilonia, there were at least 10 people killed by a tornado that caused nothing but devastation in the tiny suburb located in Little Rock, Arkansas.
"The results of shock sometimes is confusion," said Munday in a statement. "...and the inability to bounce back without the assistance and support of a community who can show hope in the midst of their despair."
The Rapid Response Team was created after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 to help victims mentally, physically and spiritually deal with traumatic events.
"It's like it says in Hebrews 11:1, 'Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen,'" said Munday in a statement. "As the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, we believe the only way to find hope and peace is through Jesus Christ. Without hope, there's despair."
Munday further expressed his thoughts on having faith in Jesus Christ especially during tough situations.
"But when people experience the reality of Christ in their life, it makes all the difference. It doesn't take the tears away. It doesn't take the sting away. But it turns despair into hope. This isn't the end," said Munday.