Headline
News: “Eastern States Bake”
“The high-pressure system over the Eastern States
has brought soaring temperatures causing several days of sweltering heat, and the potential of fatalities and strain on utilities.”
During this
terrible heat wave the weather bureau has given several heat advisories, for
example: “TEMPERATURES WILL CONTINUE TO BE HOT TODAY...IN THE 100 TO 104 DEGREE
RANGE. WHILE THIS IS JUST A BIT COOLER THAN RECENT DAYS...THE PROLONGED HOT
TEMPERATURES OVER THE LAST WEEK OR SO CAN HAVE A DEVASTATING EFFECT ON THE
BODY....TAKE MORE CAUTION AS HOT TEMPERATURES CONTINUE.”
This is a precaution given to protect us in severe weather. It is the wise person who seeks shelter or takes whatever measures necessary to protect their health. Whatever may be said for our physical body may also be applied for our spiritually welfare. The advisories given to us in the Bible are for our spiritual protection and they are a reflection of God’s concern and compassion. As we all know, there are times when the heat is on spiritually and it can have devastating affects on us in our spirit, body and mind. In those times when life is like a flood or a flame what should we do?
This is a precaution given to protect us in severe weather. It is the wise person who seeks shelter or takes whatever measures necessary to protect their health. Whatever may be said for our physical body may also be applied for our spiritually welfare. The advisories given to us in the Bible are for our spiritual protection and they are a reflection of God’s concern and compassion. As we all know, there are times when the heat is on spiritually and it can have devastating affects on us in our spirit, body and mind. In those times when life is like a flood or a flame what should we do?
Isaiah 43:2 (NLT)
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.
Heat can be very
oppressive and so can life! From the Isaiah 43:2 notice these phrases: “Deep
waters,” “Rivers of difficulty,” “the fire of oppression.”
These phrases certainly relate to the realities of life when the heat is on.
Also notice in the word: “through” mentioned three times and how it
relates to the ability to endure the heat: “through the deep waters,”
“through rivers of difficulty” and “through the fire of
oppression.”
How is it possible
when we really feel overwhelmed, sinking into the depths or being consumed by
the flame, that we can survive? Where is
our shelter or refuge when the heat is on spiritually? Of course the answer is
in God’s promise: “I will be with you.”
Psalms 23:4 (CEV)
I may walk through
valleys as dark as death, but I won't be afraid. You are with meIsaiah 41:10 (NLT) Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Matthew 28:20 (NLT) Jesus said: “… be sure of
this: I am with you always,”
2 comments:
How fun to see you back bloging.
I am always touched with your insight and way of sharing God's Word with applications that really are meaningful and work
Enjoyed this Don. The reality of God's presence in my life has been such a place of refuge.
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