As I Walk
THE APPROACHING STORM
I took this photo awhile back during a looming storm. It reminds me of the imminent tempest in the spiritual realm. Lately, it feels as if I have been in battle for many brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. I go into those battles using prayer -- the indefensible weapon -- and the Word of God.
We can stand, if prepared, against the storms of life. When the wind blows, the rains pour down and the thunder rolls. We stand.
Matthew 7:24-27 tells the story of The Wise and Foolish Builders: “‘Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.’”
We must put those words into practice. Stand against the plans and schemes of the enemy. Speak truth to those who will hear.
There’s a wonderful song called “Praise You In This Storm” by Casting Crowns that gives hope in spite of our circumstances.
If you feel you’re in the middle of life’s storm, you are not alone. God will never leave you or forsake you. The enemy will try to convince you that you are abandoned, left to fight alone, but you are not! Jesus Himself intercedes on your behalf.
You are loved by the Almighty God! Praise Him in your storm.
