Lance Carter survived the recent deadly tornado in Shawnee, Oklahoma huddled in his neighbor’s basement. When Lance emerged, his home and five-acre property of 17 years were almost unrecognizable. The tornado had pummeled directly, toppling a giant oak, ripping the barn to shreds and leaving family and friends climbing in nearby limbs to salvage clothing.

If any nation will not listen, then I will utterly pluck it up and destroy it, declares the Lord. Jeremiah 12:17

When a family friend came to help with the clean-up effort, he stumbled across a family Bible. It was open to Isaiah chapter 32 which reads,” Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice. Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a shelter from the storm…”

When the storms of life – whether personal or national – seem unbearable, remember that one day God will rescue His people from this Earth. So seek God’s plan for your rescue. Praise Him for His faithful presence. Thank Him that whatever challenges are swirling around you, your life is in His hands. Glorify Him for His Word which provides comfort and direction. Pray also that those in your community and in this nation will continually seek refuge in His arms.

Recommended Reading: Mark 4:35-41