Ever watched a television report and paused the news long enough to give thanks to God that you're not going through whatever they are going through at the site of the news?
Tsunamis and earthquakes in Japan, followed by nuclear disasters.
Tornadoes in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee.
Flooding in Missouri, Tennessee, soon in Mississippi and in Louisiana.
Snow falling in May in parts of the United States.
This year has been a mess, an absolute mess. Part of me is concerned with what the summer will bring to this area (greater New Orleans).
I give thanks that we have not been involved in any of that. I know we could have been but for the grace of God.
The Bible says in Proverbs 14:27: "Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain. It offers escape from the snares of death." In Proverbs 14: 32 it says, "The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die."
The simple fact is we need the life-giving fountain that is the Lord God Almighty. Because when disasters come, and they come to the Christian just as much as they come to the atheist, we have some strength, some kindness, some grace to fall back on. We have a refuge. We have a savior.
During Katrina, that kept me going. I'm absolutely certain that during this winter and early spring, many were provided the ability to keep going by the God who was their refuge.
Stop this morning, right now, and give him thanks for what you have and who you are. Give him thanks all day for whose you are.
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