Windstorm

8 June 2011

Matthew 8:26 And he said to them, "Why are you afraid, O men of little faith?" Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Last night there was a strong wind storm that blew over most of the country, with rain and thunderstorms. Areas will be having snow today and in some places it is bitterly cold, many people were cold and worried about making it through the night without facing injury or damage to property. It is at those times we are reminded of the windstorm that the disciples faced on the Sea of Galilee while Jesus slept in the boat. It is at such times that our faith is tested and we face the trials of life when it seems that the boat we are in also has sprung a leak. Yet when these things happen we need to answer the question, where is our faith?

I have been asked to pray for the town of Cullman in Alabama, where the tornado hit and destroyed homes and families, leaving many homeless and in some way hopeless as well. Between 50 and 100 children have been left destitute and in great need of loving care. How blessed are we that we still have homes and loved ones around us to comfort us when the winds are strong and the storms come. We have much to give thanks for in this day.

Be encouraged today to be thankful for a roof, dry clothes and food on the table.

David

Point to ponder: God is in the storm.

Question to consider: Do you see God in your storm?

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