Good morning and welcome again to the place where keystrokes come to die. Just joking. I do hope you and yours are well on this Friday, May 30, 2025. I was out this morning picking up the debris left by the stormy weather we had while I was in Louisiana earlier in the week. The storm came through. It had winds strong enough to scatter limbs here and there in our backyard. What do you do? You pick it up and get on with it. We do the same thing, with God's help, when storms come into our lives. They are at times very unexpected but we are not to think like we are the only ones that have to deal with them. Live in this old world and it's not if but it's when you will have to deal with the storms of life. First and foremost, remember to remember that God knows all about the storms that come our way. Yep. Even the ones we bring on ourselves. As His beloved children, He has promised to bring good out of all that happens, therefore, we can trust Him to help get us through the storms that come our way. But, we do have to do our part. Pick up the pieces. Clean up the mess as best we can. And, seek Him and His provision throughout the recovery process. Here's what the Apostle Paul wrote, (Holy Spirit inspired), to the local assembly meeting in Philippi, Greece, concerning how he had been able to deal with difficulties he faced:
Philippians Chapter 4 (from the literal translation found in the Legacy Study Bible):
~ 10) But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived thinking about me; indeed, you were thinking about me before, but you lacked opportunity. 11) Not that I speak from want, for I learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. 12) I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in abundance; in any and all things I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13) I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. 14) Nevertheless, you have done well to fellowship with me in my affliction. 15) And you yourselves also know, Philippians, that at the first preaching of the gospel, after I left Macedonia, no church fellowshipped with me in the matter of giving and receiving but you alone. 16) For even in Thessalonica you sent a gift more than once for my needs. 17) Not that I seek the gift itself, but I seek the fruit which increases to your account. 18) But I have received everything in full and have an abundance; I have been filled, having received from Epaphroditus what you have sent, a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. 19) And my God will fulfill all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20) Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 21) Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. 22) All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. 23) The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. ~
You may be someone who feels like they can avoid storms in life. I'm pretty sure there's not too many who think like that because most, if not all, begin to deal with life's difficulties at an early age. I know my family did, but, we had the help of God and those He sent to minister to us. That's right. Those who came along side and supported us, provided help as best they could, prayed for us and let us know they were with us as we dealt with our storm. Your storm may be different than the other person's storm, but, we all have them and we all need each other and mostly we need the provision of God if we are to gain some insight and wisdom even as the Apostle Paul said, "I have learned....". May God help me to learn that which He wants me to learn even in, during, and after the storms that come my way. And, you too! Okay. That will be enough for another week of giving a thrashing to the keys on my computer keyboard. I do hit them pretty hard. They probably wonder if I am taking it out on them. Ha! Have a great rest of today, and, tomorrow on Saturday. May Sunday find us all in one of the places where God's people come together to worship Him through song, prayer, teaching of His word, and hearing from Him through His called minister. When you think about it, why wouldn't we? Right? I thought you would agree. May God add His blessings as we keep on our way. Amen.