Catastrophic events always lead to devastation, loss, pain, and confusion. However, there is one thing as Christians and humans that we can count on, banding together to deal with the aftermath. We count on our leaders to have systems, structures, and action plans in place to either mitigate it or respond swiftly with a helping hand. When there is a lack of care, concern, and empathy there isn’t much of a response, which leaves the common man or woman to step in to bring in the necessary supplies and manpower to tackle a horrific incident. Further, other caring nations often step in to provide care, but this shouldn’t be the only response team on deck.
America has once again proven itself to be unprepared, unconcerned, and uneducated on how to help those mostly impacted, pick up the pieces. Don’t be mistaken, no leader is perfect, but there is a level of camaraderie that is expected from them when disasters strike. I mean we voted these individuals into these offices to lead us when we are most in need, even if it's not always the perfect response. At least there is a general concern for the wellbeing of the masses that trusted them to lead with guidance or support. However, the flood at Camp Mystic in Kerr County proves that if the disaster doesn’t directly strike their post, it will be met with delay and undersight.
Further, the simple fact that another country responded faster than those who lead within its own borders shows how ineffective America’s leaders are. Although this is a sensitive topic for me I am enraged at the lack of emergency response to this incident. Let’s strip away the political party hats for a second and look at the character of those who hold positions of power. In my opinion, it is utterly shameful to know that there must be policies, procedures, and protocols in place to respond with urgency then there are to be prepared to handle a disaster in its aftermath. I sat day in and day out ruminating on how to write this blog.
I needed God’s approval, hand, and guidance on how to correctly and prudently respond to a devastating event that was left with high emotions. I allowed my emotions to subside and prayed to God that He would direct me in His word where to go to shed light on what spiritual understanding behind the flood that took place at Camp Mystic. Finally, on July 8, 2025 God gave me spiritual insight to what occurred that day in Kerrville, Texas. What he showed me turned my confusion into understanding and curiosity. For example, He shed light on the idea that America with all due respect has an immense amount of ineffective leaders.
Whether they be for blue or red, many of them have self-ambition engraved in their hearts. For those who truly lead the people wouldn’t allow some words written on a piece of paper to hinder them from providing immediate support to those in need. He showed me that if that was one of their children or a family member they wouldn't hesitate to provide aid. They wouldn’t dare wait for the ink to dry on paper to make a move. Because for once, it would be about a rescue mission and not domestic policy.
Additionally, He took me to two Old Testament books in the Bible that blew away my spiritual naked eye. For instance, God led me to Malachi and highlighted the relationship between Jacob now known as Israel and Esau, his twin brother. See Esau despised Jacob (Israel) because he stole his birth right and his descendants who were in Edom made it their mission to carry out the unforgiveness that once was amended. They got off on taunting Israel and Judah and made it their mission to prevent them from crossing over into their territory to enter into the Promised Land. Not only did they make it excruciatingly difficult for them to get through, but they participated in capturing them and delivering them to their enemies hand.
They wanted nothing to do with helping them. They basically left them for dead and laughed amongst themselves as they did it. See, Edom, Israel, and Judah were all related. In the Bible God acknowledged Jacob and Esau’s relationship to each other. This is why God was angry with Edom because they delivered their kinfolk up to their enemies with a mocking disposition. This behavior enraged God and He had plans for them that would leave them floored.
For example, God told Malachi to relay this to Edom “Even though Edom has said, “We have been impoverished, But we will return and build the desolate places,” Thus says the LORD of hosts: “They may build, but I will throw down; They shall be called the Territory of Wickedness, And the people against whom the LORD will have indignation forever” (Malachi 1:4, NKJV).
Meaning God will be against Edom forever, because what they did was vile, cruel, and evil in the sight of God. So much so that God ensured Judah and Israel that His disapproval of what Edom had done would be known amongst the nation. For God stated this “Your eyes shall see And you shall say, The LORD is magnified beyond the border of Israel” (Malachi 1:5, NKJV). God is not to be mocked, and every man or woman will reap what they sow, this is clearly indicated in Galatians 6:7.
How does this tie into the Flood in Texas?
What God revealed to me was the leader of this country and the state of Texas ignored the need to respond to any citizen in desperate need. We are called the United States for a reason, but when it comes to actual representation, we are the exact opposite. There is so much division because “we the people” focus more on political stance than coming together. We have allowed corrupt and self ambitious leaders to divide and conquer us. God revealed that many of these leaders claim to be Christians. Yet, their behavior reflects differently.
They ignore the cries of those who are asking for help because of policies, procedures, and protocols. Yet, we clearly see in the book of Malchai how God felt about that. We are supposed to be Christian brothers and sisters, heck we are supposed to be the United States of America. Nevertheless, when things go awry there is no help to be found or it is significantly delayed leaving behind a deadly or harmful aftermath.
God’s Impending Judgement
Moreover, God is not pleased with this and He showed me in the book of Obdaiah, the judgment to come to those who have forsaken their oaths. Obadiah was a minor prophet who God called for a short period of time due to the events that occurred with Edom, Judah, and Israel. God was in great fury and he said this through Obabdiah. “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; You shall be greatly despised.”
“The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who dwell in the clefts of the rock, Whose habitation is high; you who say in their heart, “Who will bring me down to the ground? “Though you ascend as high as the eagle, And though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down,” says the LORD” (Obadiah 1:2-4, NKJV).
Here God revealed to Edom that they were going to face judgment and it would be that of utter destruction. They would no longer mock, boast, and laugh at Judah and Israel’s destruction, but would soon face the harvest of their planting. Lastly, God unveiled like Edom, America would soon face a similar consequence. Edom not only betrayed their relatives but they captured them and gave them over to the enemy. Which in God’s eyes was betrayal, not only because it wasn’t Christian like, but because they were related and looked on when Judah and Israel were in need. For instance, God was going to put Edom in the exact same position as they did Judah and Israel. God told Obadiah to say this to Edom:
“All the men in your confederacy Shall force you to the border; The men at peace with you Shall deceive you and prevail against you. No one is aware of it” (Obadiah 1:7, NKJV). Therefore, we truly have to stop and think about our actions and come to a conclusion that when we turn a blind eye to someone who is in need, especially another believer, (Matthew 7:9-11, NIV), God's judgement is soon to sound off!
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