Sanctuary topic
International Relations
Grounded Viewpoint
The crises in Cuba, the Gulf, and beyond — blackouts, displacement, and the widening costs of war — echo biblical themes of exile, broken stewardship, and the suffering of the innocent; Scripture repeatedly calls God’s people to respond with mercy and justice (e.g., Matthew 25:35–40, Isaiah 1:17) and to pursue peace (Matthew 5:9). Christians are called both to pray for wise, just leadership and to provide tangible care for those harmed by conflict and scarcity, advocating for diplomacy and humanitarian relief in the face of geopolitical rivalry.
