Strong winds were to occur Tuesday in late afternoon. They started earlier than expected and are supposed to last well into the middle of the night. We attempted to get things squared away, but sometimes there's no accounting for what that wind has in mind. The power blinked out briefly, upsetting the digital clocks, but resuming its light and holding. For now.
Storms are inevitable in most places on earth. They vary in substance, depth, distance, and always in power. Some are catastrophic, others are inconvenient, and still others linger in their disturbances.
The parallel in a Christian's spiritual walk is defining. We're buffeted by the strengths of spiritual storms we face. And like any other storm, it's best to be prepared. The devil and his minions are liars, haters, attackers, and deceivers. Without the Holy Spirit's supervision, we can be brought down for a moment in time or for too-long periods of time because of our enemy's deceitful ways. Forcing ourselves to remember: "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world," it is a must to know where our true power source is inside of us. Rely always on the Name above all names to fight the inevitable battles we face in this life: the Name of Jesus. The power in the Name of Jesus is unequaled - and we're desperately in need of Him.
Keep fighting the good fight under the stormy skies. If you choose, the Lord will be with you in spite of all the horrific battles faced. I've been without Him in personal battles in my lifetime so I can tell you firsthand, there is no comparison to going through this life with Jesus. Far, far better. Now and in eternity.
Father, I can never thank you enough for rescuing me, for waiting until the best time to get my full attention and come before you in repentance and in need of Jesus, the Savior of the world, and definitely the Savior of my soul. Please, keep me serving you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.