[Friday, June 23, 2006]
Prophecy or Coincidence? I drove by a sign stating the Sunday sermon title for a local church. It read, "A Huge Storm Came Up." Well, I'm voting on coincidence here, but I'm sure that pastor was quite surprised when the huge storm did come up. For those of you that do not live in Lima, Ohio you may be unaware of the interesting day we had yesterday. Tornado(es) came through our area- they are currently examining where the tornado actually touched down, but whatever the case, it seemed like the tornado came right up Grand Ave, a few blocks from my parents home.
I learned some things about huge storms so I guess I don't need to go hear that sermon.
First, it's not there, then it is. I'm talking within a matter of 2 minutes. Yes, the sky was really dark to one side of me, but it wasn't real windy and it certainly wasn't raining. So, me, being the intelligent person that I am determined I had plenty of time for the 5 minute walk to my house. Apparently, I didn't pay enough attention in Science class to learn that when the tornado sirens are going off, it isn't the time to walk home. Other than getting wet, receiving gifts of dust and debris in my eyes from the wind and walking under a sparking power line that had just been struck by lightning, I made it home safely and "just in time." Next time the sirens are going off, I'll just be a good girl and go to the basement. No, that's not true. Next time I'll remember to look behind me to see what it looks like. :)
Second, who needs a tornado when you have 60-80 mph winds? I eventually went walking around and saw the damage. Power lines were wrapped delicately around homes, cars and were gracefully draped from the sky to the ground. Pieces of shingles, siding and tree branches of every side littered the streets. In fact, I spent well over an hour today trying to clear my aunt's backyard. It looked like a jungle. Anyway, I've never seen anything like it.
I can't even imagine what it would be like to be in the area where Katrina hit.
The third lesson I'm learning is that power is great. I know that better now because we don't have any and it could be 4 more days until everyone gets their power back. It'll be interesting. You know , it reminds me of how sometimes Christians lack power in their lives. We disconnect ourselves from the power suorce and we wonder why things aren't getting done in our lives. If only we were so spiritually in tune that we instantly felt the effects of being cut off from the power of Christ. If only we realized how little we can do without Him. Are you living your life today connected to the source of almighty, life changing power? If not- you are missing out on all the things life in Him has to offer! Get Jesus!
I learned some things about huge storms so I guess I don't need to go hear that sermon.
First, it's not there, then it is. I'm talking within a matter of 2 minutes. Yes, the sky was really dark to one side of me, but it wasn't real windy and it certainly wasn't raining. So, me, being the intelligent person that I am determined I had plenty of time for the 5 minute walk to my house. Apparently, I didn't pay enough attention in Science class to learn that when the tornado sirens are going off, it isn't the time to walk home. Other than getting wet, receiving gifts of dust and debris in my eyes from the wind and walking under a sparking power line that had just been struck by lightning, I made it home safely and "just in time." Next time the sirens are going off, I'll just be a good girl and go to the basement. No, that's not true. Next time I'll remember to look behind me to see what it looks like. :)
Second, who needs a tornado when you have 60-80 mph winds? I eventually went walking around and saw the damage. Power lines were wrapped delicately around homes, cars and were gracefully draped from the sky to the ground. Pieces of shingles, siding and tree branches of every side littered the streets. In fact, I spent well over an hour today trying to clear my aunt's backyard. It looked like a jungle. Anyway, I've never seen anything like it.
I can't even imagine what it would be like to be in the area where Katrina hit.
The third lesson I'm learning is that power is great. I know that better now because we don't have any and it could be 4 more days until everyone gets their power back. It'll be interesting. You know , it reminds me of how sometimes Christians lack power in their lives. We disconnect ourselves from the power suorce and we wonder why things aren't getting done in our lives. If only we were so spiritually in tune that we instantly felt the effects of being cut off from the power of Christ. If only we realized how little we can do without Him. Are you living your life today connected to the source of almighty, life changing power? If not- you are missing out on all the things life in Him has to offer! Get Jesus!
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