Today it is very rainy in St. Louis. In fact, we are expecting severe storms this afternoon, with the possibilities of tornadoes. I have kept an eye on the Weather Channel, as I would like to be prepared if things get as severe as they are predicting.All of this weather talk reminds me that life is filled with storms too. We all experience troubles. Some experience small thunderstorms and some experience devastating hurricanes. Are we prepared? What are we doing to ensure our own safety? What channel can we tune into to help ourselves become better prepared to handle what is happening, (or about to happen) to us?
I personally know people who are dealing with divorce, criminal investigations, childhood memories, physical violence, job loss, financial instability, emotional abuse and major health issues. I know people who are struggling to find forgiveness in their hearts and a sense of peace for their lives. People are experiencing loneliness, hopelessness, and desperation. Some of these folks are completely overwhelmed and are unsure where to turn.
The good news is that we don’t have to be sucked up by these storms. We are kidding ourselves if we think we can handle the difficulties of life on our own. We must depend on God to help see us through the tempest, and to provide us with the calmness when it is over. Scripture teaches that God will never leave us. He provides us with a place of safety and rest when the tide gets too high, or the hail starts pounding against us. He provides us with forgiveness, mercy and grace when the sin in our lives roars like the thunder in the skies. He gives us friends who will gladly hold our umbrellas when we are too tired, and He provides shelter and support when our “houses” fall down around us.
We depend on the weatherman to guide us and give us information to help us prepare for the meteorological storms. Why are we so resistant sometimes to depend on God to help us when the storms of life come crashing in? God is ALWAYS right, ALWAYS accessible, and ALWAYS has our best interest in mind.
It is so hard to do, but imagine how life might be different if we all depended on God as much as many of depend on the weatherman.
2 comments:
Good comment! We too as Christians need to be reminded to rely on God. So many times I freak out and try to do things on my own or by myself and 9 out of 10 times it will never work. I then remember to rely on God and ask for his help. It truly amazes me how he answers and helps us thru the "storms". God is good. He might not answer the way you want but he does answer and he will always be there for you.
The weatherman only has to be right about 50% of the time. God has a tougher time of it dealing with finite beings who are made in His image who want to be "like God"; but, who lack the wisdom of how to live life. Thank goodness there is a way out of the storm by looking to His son!
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