As I write this, we are in between two intense storms. Ten days ago, Hurricane Helene hit the Gulf Coast of Florida and brought destruction from there to the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. A few days from now another storm will once again hit Florida, and weather forecasters are predicting Hurricane Milton will have an extreme impact.
Some of you reading this may have been directly affected by Helene or Milton. Many of you have friends or family affected by one or both storms. Jesus and His disciples encountered a storm, and He calmed the wind and waves with a word. Paul and Luke experienced a storm so severe that the ship they were sailing in was destroyed, although no lives were lost.
Even in calm weather we may go through storms of a different kind – spiritual or emotional storms that try to shipwreck our faith. The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. So even though insurance companies call bad weather an “act of God” we need to remind ourselves of God’s character. He doesn’t bring pain and suffering on people. Not the natural kind, and not the supernatural kind either.
Jesus said He came to bring abundant life, so let’s remind ourselves of His character. Meanwhile, let’s join other believers around the nation and pray for all people suffering in various kinds of storms. Jesus is the answer, may He reveal Himself to all those in need of comfort!
Blessings in the Wonderful Name of Jesus,
Thomas