As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall
came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in
great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re
going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the
storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his
disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He
commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” Luke 8:23-25 [NIV]
I’ve
gotten together with various members of my family more in the last seven months
than I have in years. Unfortunately, as you may know if you have been following
me, few of these occasions have been happy. Earlier this summer, Hubby and I
decided that we needed to host a family picnic so that we could all feel good about seeing each other for a change.
We’ve
not had much of a summer here in the Northwoods this year, but we have been
blessed with at least mostly decent weekends. Today, however, the day of the
family picnic, it is cold, cloudy and the forecast promises rain and possibly
thunderstorms.
Hubby
and I have a contingency plan; we have a large living room. We may all be cozy
by the end of the day, but we will have a good time. (At last count, 38 people may
be here, in addition to four dogs!)
And in perspective, what is a little rain compared to Hurricane Harvey which has
been belting the Texas coast.
Lord, Jesus Christ, help us to remember
that whatever storms may roll through our lives, whether from the weather or
personal problems, it is all under Your control. Amen
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| The potato salad is ready and the burgers and brats will be going on the grill by noon. |
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