After the Storm

It's really hard to comprehend the immense misery and destruction being experienced by those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. We know that we will all eventually suffer some adversity and hardship from the destruction that has occurred. In recent years, we have witnessed violent storms and destruction; and the scientists tell us there is the possibility of just as much or even more violent storms, volcanos, and earthquakes. Those who know the Lord, the God of the universe, may understand that these kind of events are a wake-up call, even a means of discipline, that we might turn to Him.

I just got my monthly letter from "Through the Bible Radio" The title page was "Showers of Mercy" and had a verse from Habakkuk. "O LORD, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid; O LORD, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known, in wrath remember mercy." In short, Habakkuk was at first thinking God wasn't doing enough to judge sin, now, he might think God is doing too much, and asks for mercy.

Micah remembers God's everlasting love and puts it in perspective when he says,
" He does not retain His anger forever,
Because He delights in unchanging love.
He will again have compassion on us;
He will tread our iniquities underfoot.
Yes, Thou wilt cast all their sins
Into the depths of the sea.
Thou wilt give truth to Jacob.
And unchanging love to Abraham,
Which Thou didst swear to our forefathers
From the days of old." Micah 7: 18b-20

Yes, we will all help the best way we know how, to help feed, clothe, and provide shelter for those in need. But I am also praying for those souls, who have been broken of spirit, that the miracle that only God can perform, will restore them to new life in Him, and bring joy to their whole being. May they experience the same victory expressed by David the Psalmist in Psalms 25-34.

Our God has made a new day.