His Way in the Storms

As I am writing this there is a storm brewing outside my window. I can hear the thunder. The radar shows wind and rain only a few miles away. Only a few hours ago the sun was shining brightly and the weather was warm and clear. Funny how life is like that. We go from clear, quiet days to storms and turbulence. As Nahum prophesized to God’s Old Testament people, he spoke of God having, “His way in the whirlwind and in the storm” (Nahum 1:3), nor is this the only time in the Bible that we find such a reference. God spoke to Job out of the whirlwind and descended on Mount Sinai in a storm and tempest. The Bible speaks of the clouds being God’s chariots. In one sense, as soon as God reveals Himself, He disturbs the whole atmosphere, and excites storms and tempests, yet in other places He is described as lovely and gracious. From the original Hebrew language, this verse literally says, “the LORD, in the whirlwind and in the storm is His way.” It is easy to experience God on clear days of lovely weather and favorable circumstances. It is not so easy to experience God in the storms of life. The comforting thing to know is that, not only does God have His way in the smooth ways of life, He also, “has His way in the whirlwind and in the storm.”

Join me this week in praying for the following global concerns:
• As you thank God on this July 4th for the freedoms we enjoy in America, remember to pray for the persecuted church and those who worship and serve at the risk of their lives.
• Continue to pray for the many volunteer teams that serve alongside missionaries around the globe this week.
• Pray for key Canadian leaders who meet this week to discuss how to reach their people groups in the apartments and condos of the inner city.
• Pray for those who are laying a foundation for a new church in a village at the foot of Mt. Ararat through outreach to women in the area.
• Give thanks that Patricia made it safely back to Cameroon and pray for her as she resumes her Scripture translation there.