You Rule

Psalm 89:9 "You rule the oceans. You subdue their storm-tossed waves."

 

This has been a stirring week here in South Florida as the east coast sits on the edge of their seats, running to the gas stations, stocking their pantries, and arranging their shutters; waiting for the news to state the status of Hurricane Irene.  The unknown is exhilarating as the elements began to take their course. With all the expectation of what kind of disaster this hurricane can bring, it is easy to strike fear in the lives of people.

 

Last night we had a prayer meeting, as it was our usually scheduled Tuesday Night Hour of Power Prayer, except this time our primary focus was on preparation of Hurricane Irene.  After hearing the news about an earthquake in Colorado on Monday and one in Virginia just hours before our meeting, we knew that we had to get to the throne room of creation. We did not pray prayers of requests or demands of altering the Hurricane or for it to hit another place. No, we prayed for God's will to be done and to prepare us for if and when it does hit, so that we can be a beacon of hope and shelter to those that are in need. To pray "God don't let it hit us, let it go somewhere else" is proclaiming a curse on another place and in reality backing out of our responsibility as His servants to help in trouble times.

 

I truly believe that the earth reacts to its environment. Sometimes areas are in need of a shaking to bring people back to repentance and crying out to the Lord. At the same time the results of hearing and seeing such devastation's can cause fear in the hearts and minds of people.  Yes, even God's people; the people whom he tells us to trust him with all our hearts and minds. As believers we need to remind ourselves that He rules the oceans, He owns the earth and everything in it (Psalm 24). Of course no one is ever fully prepared for what creation will bring through earthquakes, tornado's, or hurricanes, but one thing is for sure; when we put our trust in Him we have the confidence to know He rules.

 

Accepting the concept that God is in control in your heart and mind, will cast out all fear.  Perfect love casts out all fear.  And no matter what happens our response to God needs to be "You Rule"!