Genesis 1:1-3
John 1:1
That's my foundation for belief. God initiated Time. He was there in the beginning and will be with us through the end. And then we will be with Him for eternity if we hold fast to our faith in Him. As we see so much that is awry in our world I cling to the good news that God is with us and holds us close to Him - in life and in death.
'And God said'...and that's enough. My confidence is in Him and Him alone.
Of course the best good news is that God loved the world so much that He sent His Son to pay the price for Sin and redeem us through the blood Jesus shed as the final sacrifice ever needed. Truly, God loved the world so much that He literally took on flesh and came to earth to become that sacrificial lamb.... What amazing love.
In praying for those who are being devastated by the current massive disasters of Harvey, Irma, fires and other storms He is the only one we can turn to, and our faith is distilled to the basics: He is God. He loves us. He is still in the soul-saving business. He contends for mans' souls.
My prayer is that in the hour of desperation, many hearts will be inclined to Him and find His ultimate peace and comfort. He truly cares....and is there in the midst of the storm. In times of trouble people either turn to God as their only source of strength - or they turn away from Him in anger and blame Him for their circumstances.
None of these storms come as a surprise to Him. In His Word He has forewarned that terrible times would be the beginning of the birth pangs that usher in the end of the world and His return to gather those who believe in Him.
I am praying for those who are affected by the storms, and those who are going to storm-affected areas to help - to be God's hands extended to the oppressed. We have never seen such a time of devastation.
I have been tenderly touched by the outpouring of kindness and care that I have observed in the Texas weather crisis. People being the America I have always known and love - - and it gives me hope for our country!
