In the Midst of the Storm

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As you know I live in Florida. If you are in another part of the country or even somewhere else around the world you may not be aware a hurricane is heading for Florida. People are going to the stores and buying water and other provisions, gas prices have risen, school systems are closing, and it appears to be the conversation on everyone's lips. It is amazing how a storm can focus our thoughts and attentions.

The same can be said for the storms of our lives. Our storms can take on many forms and many fashions. It could be a loss of a loved one, it could be a loss of employment, it could be a sickness, it can be an assault, it could be someone who was let us down, or a myriad of other subjects. The point I'm trying to make is that a storm focuses our thoughts and our attentions. When we are living in the midst of a life storm all we seem to be able to think about is the storm.

For example, last night one of my daughters came to me and said that her sister was scaring her. When I asked why, she responded that her sister was talking about the hurricane. This weather storm has her very concerned. It gave me an opportunity, however, to talk to her about the Prince of Peace, Christ Jesus. I shared with her that whether the storm missed us or whether the storm hit us our hope was in Jesus. 

Part of her fear was that her sister told her people die in hurricanes. So, I had to explain that people do die in hurricanes, but for those who are in Jesus Christ, we still don't have to fear. If we were to die an earthly death due to an earthly storm and Jesus was our Lord and Savior, then we go to live with Him forever in heaven. If he chooses to allow us to live through the storm, then we praise Him that He is giving us opportunity to point people in suffering to Him. Either way, we praise Him in the storm.

I don't know what earthly storm you maybe facing today, but let me encourage you to seek after the Lord Jesus. If you will do this, then it really doesn't matter what the storm is or the outcome of the storm, because you have One who sticks closer to you then brother. Rest in Jesus in the midst of confusion. Trust Him to have your best interest at heart. And let Him be your anchor in the midst of the storm.

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