IN THE MIDST OF A STORM

By Irving Serrano Sr.

 

In today's society we all have the comfort of being warned in advance, when there is an approaching storm. The New`s and Weather personnel, Police, Fire and emergency response organizations, get first hand information. Then they go on to share it with the general public. Each individual in society is given advice, and instructions as to what they might need, or where they should go. All this to keep them from imminent danger. After a storm, we hear the news. We hear the different stories, and testaments about damages, or losses. These are the times where most every one, feels that our lives are more important than our belongings. Our cars, and Homes could always be replaced, in the event that they are caught up in the path of a destructive storm. But Our lives, and those of our loved ones can not be replaced. There is always a calm, after a storm. People gather after  a severe storm. In a lot of cases, they go out and assess any damage to their properties. Yet all thru out this time. They have a calming and thankful spirit about them. I like to think it`s because they are together with their Families. If they have young children, or if they are with elderly parents, or loved ones. They are all together. Every one is safe and well. These are times where every one faces danger on an even playing field. When the lights go out. The rich, the middle class and the poor are effected the same. Every one has to acknowledge nature in it`s aggressive manor. And deal with the real consequences of it`s destructive path. This is an eye opener, for many people decide to call out to God, for his mercy. Then later go on to live their lives with out God, in their lives. In many ways our lives are in the midst of a storm, on a daily basis. It is very important to have God in our lives. Even when appears that all is well. It should`nt take the scare of danger, or the loss of a loved one to make you acknowledge God, and his purpose for you. When we reflect on our lives, and we inventory all that we posses, or all that we own. Our attitude should not be, "look at what I have accomplished". As if God had nothing to do with it. We should always keep a humbled heart, and acknowledge that because of God, we have what we have. Be thankful under all circumstancesBe content where ever your at. But most importantly, continue to communicate with God thru prayer. Ask for his Divine guidance in all you do. Knowing that our real treasure is with Christ in heaven. God blesses us in so many ways. And He protects us in ways that we can`t imagine. Remember; His thoughts are not like ours. He knows all things. He knows the exact amount of hairs on your body. Do you? I certainly don`t. Perhaps the next time we face a challenge in our daily life, we should look at it like a test. A test to see if we really believe in our faith. Is your faith in God? When you visit some one in the hospital, do you step up and say; let me pray for you, that thru Jesus Christ, you may be healed. Or do you take a back seat to the challenge? Hey! If you need a cop, you call a cop. If you need a loan, you go to a bank. All the tools are in place, and at our reach in our society. But the greatest tool, and the one with the most authority is your very own faith in Jesus Christ! He gives you the power and authority over all things. Walk hand in hand with his Holy spirit, little do you know how he moves danger from your path daily. Take head to his instructions. Live and conduct your self in such a way that is pleasing to God. I once heard some one say that God, dos`nt listen to a sinners prayer. I disagree. Christ died for us all, while we were yet sinners. For the purpose of us accepting Him as Lord and savior. So that we would live and not perish. We are His children today because he listened to the prayer of a sinner. It`s after we accept Him. It`s after we start reading His word. It`s after He gives us a taste of His Holy spirit. We still have free will, and that's where our daily battle with the enemy (Satan) who wants to destroy you. He presents different options, different paths of life. If you choose to walk with God, hand in hand with His Holy spirit. Then you will have the power and authority to function as a child of God. Dismiss danger from your side in Jesus name. And never worry about what to say, because it will be the Holy spirit in you spitting out the lyrics, as if it were a song. You will speak with a clear, vivid mind capturing way. Step up and show the people your surrounded by, that your faith is in Jesus Christ. And that you! Through Him, can do all things. (Philippians 4:13). In the Book of Proverbs; Solomon, pleads with his readers and shares knowledge that still applies today. All thru-out the New Testament, the Apostle Paul, speaks of how we aught not to be. And how we should conduct  ourselves. These are all challenges we face on a daily basis. After this recent storm, take a moment as we assess our homes, and properties. Take inventory of your self, and ask God to continue to find favor in you. Re--commit your self to Christ. Ask Him to sanction your every move, your every decision. Let Him bless you. Let Him remove the obstacles from your path of salvation. Keep a song in your heart, and you will have what you need for your daily walk with Christ. May God bless you. Love always, Irving Serrano Sr.