Over the past couple of weeks and months, we’ve seen and heard about many storms. While we’ve been threatened (last Sunday night, we had a tornado watch and severe thunderstorm warning), I’m thankful that the damage in our area has been minimal. Yet, sadly, these storms often leave destruction in their wake. Throughout our nation, there are many who have lost their homes and loved ones because of tornados and flooding. While it’s not nearly as bad, water in our basement and downed tree limbs can be a matter of frustration and can be expensive to take care of. But, enough of the bad news. How about some good news? Storms pass.
At some point in time, I started watching a couple of fishing shows on the Discovery Channel: “The Deadliest Catch” and “Swords: Life on the Line.” Whether it’s fishing for crab or swordfish, these can be dangerous jobs, especially in stormy weather and/or hurricanes. To make their living, they have to fish through a lot of weather, but, occasionally, they have to seek shelter. Nonetheless, after a time of rough seas, the storms pass, and they go back to fishing … life (and work) goes on.
While we may not face hurricanes or 30 + foot seas, we still have our storms. But, not all storms are weather related, are they? Whether it is a matter of health, finances, stress, or any kind of trial or temptation, we call these troubling times “storms.” And, these kinds of storms also leave destruction and trouble in their wakes. Perhaps you are in a storm or recovering from one now. If you are, please be encouraged by the thought that storms pass. Further, God is our shelter in the storm: “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. (Psa 57:1 ESV)”
Brother and/or sister, please remember that the storm will pass, and God will shelter and carry you through.
In His grip,
Pastor Decker
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