Televangelist Joel Osteen canceled Sunday services at his Houston megachurch but was reluctant to reopen its doors to Harvey victims — despite the fact that thousands of flooded-out residents are desperately seeking shelter.
The perpetually smiling pastor told followers on Twitter on Monday to lean on their faith.
“Jesus promises us peace that passes understanding,” he wrote. “That’s peace when it doesn’t make sense.”
He later tweeted a message seeking flood-relief donations to his church. But Osteen"s comforting words didn"t sit well critics, who wanted to know why the doors to the 16,800-seat arena at his Lakewood church near downtown Houston are closed.
