Sometimes I enjoy the unexpected. But once in awhile, it would be nice to have a reliable forecast. When people talk about weather in Ohio, I have to laugh. At one point last week, 22 inches of snow was predicted. The projected snowfall amounts fluctuated all week until someone posted on Facebook that we could get anywhere from 0-100 inches of snow. Hilarious. There are times you just don’t know what to expect. As it turns out, Friday brought rain and 50 degrees in the morning. There were falling temperatures throughout the day, which resulted in icy roads. Then the day culminated with strong winds and steady snowfall. It’s hard to know what to expect when the unexpected keeps happening!
Wouldn’t we like a more reliable forecast? Wouldn’t we like to have something or someone we could rely on? God is the dependable one. He is always faithful. “Your loving-kindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.” (Psalm 36:5 NASB) We can lean on God in every area of our lives. When storms come our way, he is a willing and waiting shelter. “…He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him… He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection. (Psalm 91: 2;4 NLT) We don’t have to be unsure in any situation. We don’t have to spend our nights worrying about what is going to happen; we can choose to trust our faithful God. “Those who know your name trust you, O Lord, because you have never deserted those who seek your help.” (Psalm 9:10 GWT) Although tomorrow’s weather is uncertain, with God the forecast is unwavering.
Things to do today:
- Let hope arise.
- Read a similar blog called God is Faithful and listen to songs ‘You’re an Overcomer’ and ‘I am Not Alone.’
Where does hope come from? As I was pondering that question, I came across the lyrics to a Christmas song by a group called the Sidewalk Prophets. Their song ‘Hope Was Born This Night’ explains it better than I can. Here’s a portion of the lyrics. See what you think:
I’m a Cleveland Browns fan. On most Sunday afternoons my tv will be tuned into the game. But sometimes when the game gets frustrating, a nap sounds like a good alternative option. But my mom and niece Dawn are diehard fans. Here’s proof: One year they got tickets to go to a Steelers vs. Browns game, at Heinz Field. It was one of those Sunday afternoons when the snow is falling relentlessly in a blizzard-type atmosphere and anyone even thinking of going to a game should have their head examined. Yet Dawn and mom bundled up and covered all those layers with Brown’s coats, hats, and scarves. As they boarded the downtown Pittsburg bus the place was packed with Steeler fans. And every single one went silent when they saw the audacity of two orange and brown-dressed fans. (Pause for awkward silence…) Then finally the words, “Brown’s fans sit in the back.” Can anyone relate to this? Are you the fan that will cheer for your team even if the odds are stacked against you?