“In your distress you called and I rescued you, I answered you out of a thundercloud; I tested you at the waters of Meribah.” Psalm 81:7

“Thank you Lord!” Those words were said POST-Hurricane Idalia as I was picking up a half-garbage can of small branches from the ground. It was a HUGE difference from last year’s Hurricane Ian where, it seemed, every road was lined with 8’ tall tree branches. EVERYBODY had lost SOMETHING. With that remembrance in mind, local Floridians began to freak out over the news of another storm.

Having been here since 1975, I don’t have near the concern as, let’s say, someone who has moved here recently. Without experience, it is hard to know what to expect. So when a ‘newby’ asked me if they should ‘board up’ their windows, I let them know that I don’t even THINK about that until a Cat 4 has been announced as imminent! Experience tells me personally, it just isn’t worth the effort.

Storms of life ALWAYS leave lessons. Some are more painful than others. And depending on whether the weather hits directly, or just comes close, determines what folks might do in another difficult season of life. My experience has proven over and over again that ANY kind of storm that is headed my way, is best filtered through the strength and promises that come from KNOWING my God and Savior, Jesus Christ!

The world has, and always will, argue over what the world believes is most important. It’s the same with the other 2 enemies of the Believer… the ‘Flesh’ and the ‘Devil.’ The agenda of those enemies are NEVER in my favor. I know that from reading God’s Word AND from experience! Sure, I’ve tried testing and arguing with God over what is most important. In the end, He has ALWAYS been right!

So while the world is freaking out over things that MIGHT happen, I try hard to keep my eyes on God who already HAS a 100% perfect Track Record in application during life’s storms. Jesus is Coming back! It could be today… or it could be 2000 years from now. But He IS… Coming back! And EVERYONE will be either rewarded, or judged, based upon their own personal Faith in Him and preparation!

So what do YOU know and believe about Jesus Christ? Because the answer to THAT question, is the only one that will matter when He comes! Tick-Tock!