Just after 8:30 tonight Roscoe and I were heading out for our daily walk around the neighborhood. Darkness was settling in. When we were less than half a block from home sharp lightening bolts began to light up the sky just ahead of us. Then sharp jolts jabbed just to the east and west of us. Carrying a radio controlled stimulator for Roscoe's collar, house keys and the remote for the garage was a little scary. All of those items attract and conduct electricity.
This summer has had more severe storm cells than I can ever remember. Many people have been hit and even killed by lightening Last week four family members gathered around a table outside when a lightening strike from the clear sky hit all four people. The mother was holding a cell phone. They all were burnt badly and had to be treated at a local hospital. Times like these it is so important to know who controls the elements of nature. God controls the atmosphere-not "Mother Nature."
God is always in control. We shouldn't be stupid and temp fate. Yet, I realize that no matter how prepared we are in this life eventually the darkness closes in and the storms arise. We all must pass through these times to make it home to heaven. Just as there was no way to get to my house without walking through the lightening, one day I'll face final war with pain.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. For your rod and your staff they comfort me. You preparest a table in the presence of my enemies. I will dwell in the house of my Lord forever." Another one of those ever present parts of scripture that has become in grained in my very body and soul. (Part of The 23rd Psalm)
What a privilege to have secure words backed up by an awesome powerful Savior.
For an extra special blessing read and take to heart the 23rd Psalm. Since God holds our future, let us proceed with confidence and courage to face anything our days may hold. Jesus goes before and with us every step of the way. He will deliver us safely Home :)
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