As I sit to write this it is Thursday afternoon. The sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the temperature is nearly perfect. What a beautiful day! It’s hard to believe that last night I slept on the couch with The Weather Channel on to keep an eye on the storms. I wanted to be sure that if a tornado was going to come our way I could wake my family and we could get to the basement.
I hope you don’t think that was being alarmist or over-concerned. Late last night there were tornadoes in Missouri heading our way. The Indianapolis weather forecasters were predicting strong storms here between 4 & 5 a.m. I wanted to protect my family.
In the same way, you may be going through a storm in your life. You may be fearful that it is going to get worse. Whether it is a physical storm, financial storm, family storm, emotional storm or spiritual storm, do you see the clouds gathering? Do you hear the forecasts of doom?
Listen – there is nothing wrong with being alert! There is nothing wrong with doing what you need to do to protect yourself and your family – but read this:
Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!
And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. (Proverbs 4:7)
The wisdom that is spoken of there is God’s wisdom. Good judgment comes from God’s Word and the Holy Spirit! And the Book tells that we need not worry or fear. Last night, I was not worried, I was not fearful. I was just keeping my eye on the storm. If it came, I would do what I had to do, knowing full well that the storm would be temporary!
I do not know the future – but I know Who holds my future! “I don’t know who holds tomorrow, but I know Who holds my hand!”
Can I encourage you today? The storm may be over your life, over your house, over your business, over your family – but this storm will pass! One way or another it will pass! After the stormy night comes a beautiful day! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. (Psalm 30:5)
I’m getting ready for an encouraging day on Sunday!
Many blessings,
Randy Blankenship

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