Hurricanes

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Colossians 2:6‭-‬7 NIV

For the past few days, all of Florida has watched as Hurricane Irma set the whole state in her sights. Not knowing what the full impact might be, we prepped as best we could, from stocking water and canned goods, filling up on gas, charging every electronic we own, to evacuating if in vulnerable areas. We packed important papers, dusted off our insurance policies, grabbed cash and clothes, and hunkered down...waiting.

As we watched Irma come through, trees swayed, roads flooded, oceans roiled, and bays overflowed. Although there is considerable damage from flooding and high winds, Floridians learned a thing or two since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Structures built since then withstood the high winds better than older ones. We learned to build homes and other structures that can hold up in inclement weatber, specifically hurricanes. We've rooted ourselves in knowledge, strengthening our homes against disaster. In the process, we have learned how to help each other in times of need. Understanding what the aftermath of a storm can be, we can be of greater assistance.

We can't give what we don't have which is why we should learn more about Jesus every day, learning his teachings and passing them on. Rooting ourselves in our faith, we can withstand the winds of the world when the storms come. We can also help others in times of need. To do this we must spend time in God's word, in prayer, and in practicing our faith. It is then we can be grounded and ready for anything.

We know storms will be coming. Do you have a plan? Are you prepared and grounded in Jesus?