Wednesday, February 18, 2015

The Weather Exposes Our Vulnerability

I am often amazed by the beauty of powerful storms. Whether it be a hurricane or winter storm, the power cannot be ignored or denied.

Sometimes we forget how powerless we really are … until a storm comes barreling through.

Here in South Florida we enjoyed a beautiful day yesterday: highs in the 80s, a nice breeze coming in off the Atlantic, and lots of sun. Today, it is dark and windy and cold. A 20 degree difference from one day to another!

We need to learn how helpless we are. We need help. We are dependent and vulnerable whether we recognize these things or not.

"Who can know the intensity of your anger? Because our fear of you matches your wrath, teach us to keep account of our days so we may develop inner wisdom" (Psalms 90:11-12 ISV).

Stuck Going Through the Motions

For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live ...