The Majesty of the Storm

   During the storm we witness God’s majesty; watching the lightning streak across the sky; listening to the thunder rolling; the rain pelting against the windows.  These are part of God’s universe so lovingly and perfectly designed.

   Many people don’t particularly like stormy weather but I tend to enjoy it.  A stormy day is a good day to sit and contemplate whatever comes to mind.  Pick up a book and read for a while.  Take the time to be alone with myself and God and let my thoughts wander, praying that His guidance will give meaning to my wandering.  Sitting with my wife and just enjoying each other’s company.

   There are so few times in our hectic lives when we can withdraw from the rat-race for a while.  I think of stormy days as God’s gift to us; one that gives us a chance to settle back and let life pass us by for a while.  An opportunity for us to remember His many blessings and take the time to thank Him.

   On a rainy day we may have nothing to do but enjoy God’s majesty.  A gentle rain may speak to us of the love and gentleness with which God looks upon us.  The lightning is God’s light show; one that can’t be matched by any fireworks display.  The rumbling thunder is perhaps God’s way of telling us there are things in our life that need to be corrected if we are to live eternally with Him.

   Sometimes the rain seems almost as teardrops of sadness over the sinfulness of humanity.  It speaks to us of a society that can’t seem to love one another.  It tells of a people who push others away because of their differences.  It is a weeping for His children who can’t seem to love their brothers and sisters.

   If you have nothing to do on a stormy rainy day don’t despair.  Nothingness can be a beautiful thing if we use that nothingness to share a few moments with our Lord.  The quiet stillness that comes with the passing of the storm is a perfect time to refocus on the quietness needed in our life.  The final few drops of rain splashing in the puddles of our life as the ripples of God’s will urging us to reach out to Him; to seek Him in all we do.  What a wonderful way to spend a stormy day.