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3/13/11

STORMS

...Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 NIV
Japan was hit with a huge 8.9 magnitude earthquake this past week, followed by a devastating tsunami. While Japan's buildings were built to withstand an earthquake of that size, the water was a different matter. A 23 foot wave traveling at the speed of a jet swept 6 miles inland, and thousands of people are dead or missing, millions of people are without water or power, automobiles and buildings were swept away, four whole trains are missing, boats and huge ships are damaged or lost, buildings are on fire and a nuclear reactor has had an explosion. Then the waters continued their rampage as they traveled across the Pacific to Hawaii and our west coast, causing some flooding and damaging more homes, boats and docks. People are feeling helpless and hopeless. Where is God in all of this?

Our life may feel like this at times. We may feel we are prepared for anything, well connected with God in prayer, worship, Bible study and meditation. But even then life sometimes jolts us. Circumstances arise that seem unmanageable, beyond our control. We lose sight of God.



My friend in Hawaii took this picture during the tsunami storms, showing a ray of sunshine breaking through the clouds. God is like that - even though the thick dark clouds of life overshadow us, He is still there, above them, supporting and guiding us. He wants us to turn to him and rely on his power to see us through. When we finally see that ray of sunshine breaking the stormy skies, we can be filled with joy and praise so that others might also see God at work and turn to him. And if the storms of this life should take us away, then our faith in Jesus Christ as our Savior will carry us to heaven. What can be more powerful than that? May we share that faith with others, so that they too may see the light.

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn... Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come. Isaiah 60:1-3, 5 NIV

Written by Jan Andersen
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2 comments:

  1. Autism signs in ChildrenMarch 13, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    When I read this devotional I started to cry. I am so grateful that I am now being given a second chance at life. I am so happy. All the terrible things I have gone through the past five years, loosing my kids, husband, fighting addiction, and being told I would never be able to have children. Living with the thought of me being punished for all the bad stuff I have done. When one nurse was the ray of sunshine in my life and told me "Don;t give up, we will try everything!" Now I am going into surgery the end of the month, and then when a good man comes into my life I will be able to be a mommy again.

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  2. Jan AMarch 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I am so happy for you, Summer! And thank you for the beautiful photo for my devotional! :)

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