Luke 8:24-25 (CEB) They went and woke Jesus, shouting,
“Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” But he got up and gave orders to the
wind and the violent waves. The storm died down and it was calm. He said to his disciples, “Where is your
faith?” Filled with awe and wonder, they said to each other, “Who is this? He
commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him!”
I walked this morning wearing exercise pants and a light tee
shirt. It was too warm for a jacket. The
red and pink summer roses at the end of our street were blooming again. The weathercasters are saying that the weather
is unseasonably warm. We are seeing more and more of that. The ice caps are melting and there have been
measurable changes in the levels of the oceans.
Our climate is changing due to the damages humankind is doing to our
atmosphere. We don’t know what that
might bring. As I stopped to look at the beautiful blooms the gospel story of
Jesus commanding the winds and waves came to mind. No matter what we might do, we have a God who
can do more and who is ultimately in control. The earth has gone through many
ages and stages since its creation. Our Creator has not abandoned his creation
including those who inhabit His world.
Jesus said, In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have
overcome the world.
Holy God, as we enjoy beautiful weather help us to remember
you as Creator. Help us to do a better
job caring for your creation. In Jesus’
name we pray. Amen.
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