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This is a picture of Hurricane Dorian before it ramped up into. Category 5 storm. People in its uncertain path are getting plenty of warning to take cover or flee. I’m happy that my friends in Florida decided to take cover with their daughter, still in the “firing line” but at least their family will know what’s happening with their elderly parents. Today I received word that they have returned home safe and their property is intact for which they are very grateful.
The storm however continues to threaten the east coast of the USA having left utter devastation in its path through the Bahamas. It is heartbreaking to see the extent of the damage on our news and to know that life will take a long time to return to normal for thousands of people. For some who have lost loved ones it will never be the same.
The people in the path of this storm were warned well ahead of time that it was coming so were able to prepare as best they could. It's not always like that in life when storms come suddenly and totally unexpectedly as it did yesterday for a group of Chinese tourists in our North Island when their bus overturned on a wet road and 5 died and many were injured.
There's an old hymn we used to sing that asked this question....
"Will your anchor hold in the storms of life
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?"
For those with a firm faith in Jesus Christ we can sing the following verse with confidence.....
"We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love."
We live in very difficult times.....yes, I'm beating that drum again, but you need to know that we live in uncertain and perilous times ,and I believe that most of us don't know the half of what is going on in the behind the scenes. One day soon we are going to need that anchor to keep us firm and strong. Make sure you get a good firm hold now.
Prayer: Lord God, thank you that you have promised peace in the storms of life as I trust in you. Help me to have my faith firmly planted in Jesus, the Rock that will not move. Amen
"Will your anchor hold in the storms of life
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift or firm remain?"
For those with a firm faith in Jesus Christ we can sing the following verse with confidence.....
"We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Saviour's love."
We live in very difficult times.....yes, I'm beating that drum again, but you need to know that we live in uncertain and perilous times ,and I believe that most of us don't know the half of what is going on in the behind the scenes. One day soon we are going to need that anchor to keep us firm and strong. Make sure you get a good firm hold now.
Prayer: Lord God, thank you that you have promised peace in the storms of life as I trust in you. Help me to have my faith firmly planted in Jesus, the Rock that will not move. Amen
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