Wednesday, May 20, 2009

In The Whirlwind and In The Storm

As I'm treading through the Old Testament, in Nahum now, I read these word:
God is jealous, and the LORD avenges; the LORD avenges and is furious.  The LORD will take vengeance on His adversaries, and He reserves wrath for his enemies; The LORD is slow to anger and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked.  The LORD has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.  
Nahum 1:2 & 3
The Lord has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm. 
My Pastor asked me about a month ago if God purposely brings storms.  It is a good question to be asking yourself.  Yes, He does bring the storms.  But why?  Sometimes, the answer is left unknown to us or maybe it is revealed much after the storm has calmed.  But this thing I know: The LORD has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of His feet.  Each time a storm arises, know that the LORD your God, your Protector, your Comforter, is having His way, testing your faith, because He loves you that much and is jealous for you beyond what you can imagine. 
What truth we have to hold onto, in this world that is darkened by lies. 
What hope we have to cling to, that His glory will be revealed to our eyes.
What peace we have to open, our gift from our Father's heart. 
What love we have to walk in, in the storms His love does not depart. 

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