COUNTDOWN TO HURRICANE IRENE

August 27, 2011 By

5 Hours Before Irene Hits Hampton Roads

One of my favorite psalms is Psalm 46. Let me share the words with you:
1 God is our refuge and strength,
an ever-present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam
and the mountains quake with their surging.[c]

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy place where the Most High dwells.
7 The LORD Almighty is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress
10 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
Isn’t this encouraging! The God of Yaakov is our fortress! I want to encourage you — during this time as you batten down the hatches — to know that our trust is in Our Fortress. There is only one constant in this world and He is our Melech, our King, and we live in His Kingdom — the KINGDOM OF GOD! He calls us to enter into His rest on this Shabbat! What better time to beckon us to be still! What better time to beckon us to know that He is God — than on Shabbat! As God calls most of us along the East Coast to rest on His Shabbat, may the Lord grant you peace in your homes, your hearts, and your lives! May He protect you and keep you! May He be gracious to you! May He lift up His countenance upon you. May He show you His favor and grant you Shalom! And HE INDEED IS WILLING! Baruch Hashem! Hallelujah! He is Lord!

Hillsong sings a beautiful song based upon Psalms 46 entitled “Still”:

Listen and read the beautiful lyrics!

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Countdown to Hurricane Irene

August 27, 2011 By

2 Days Before Landfall
I went about my daily routine. I guess I was really living the Scripture that says not to worry about tomorrow for tomorrow has enough troubles of its own. I don’t know where I was — maybe walking into the den and seeing that my husband was watching a newscast about Hurricane Irene. Is she really coming? I asked. Where did she come from? Is this really real?

I was reminded of how four ladies stood in a prayer meeting; one of them was me. Two of them felt the rumble of the Earthquake of 2011; two did not. Yes, I was the one of the two who did not. Every where I went that day, people were talking about their experience with this earth quake. I had very little to tell.

What is the point of all this?

 

  • First of all, as we concentrate on today, let us be wary of what goes on around us. Taking care of today does not mean being unaware of the things that may impact us. Paul tells us directly: “Walk circumspectly, redeeming the times.”
  • Secondly, although it was strange that the other lady and I did not feel the rumble, the earthquake reminded me of how four people can be in a room, hear the same thing, but not be impacted the same way. I think that’s life!

PRAYER: Father, help us to watch as well as pray. Live as well as watch. Hear as well as listen. Do as well as hear. Amen.

Enjoy this beautiful song by Kari Jobe that will remind us where our focus should be — “The More I Seek You”:

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