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.’