My mind is heavy today. I got up this morning in my same normal fashion; following my same routine, grabbing a sweatshirt and my sneakers to go for a morning walk. The sun was shining brightly in my bedroom windows which was a much welcomed sight considering we've had several days of gray clouds and cold temps. I knew today was going to be good day. I was greeted at the door by my pup as he yawned and stretched. Off we went for our morning stroll.
I wake up to the radio and I recall the broadcasters talking about historical earthquakes, but I just assumed they were talking about this day in history. Little did I know they were referring to today and a day that will go down in history.
Upon my return from walking I pulled up my facebook to check out the world around me. A cousin of mine lives in Japan and all I see is EARTHQUAKE as his status so I pulled it up. Then, I turned on the TV. This is what was all over the news: an 8.9 earthquake hit off the shore of Northern Japan around 2:45 PM (Japan time) Friday, March 11, 2011. Shortly after a 13-foot tsunami plummeted the island causing major devastation up and down the 1300 miles of Japan's cost. It's a good thing I was driving solo today because all I could do was sit and watch the TV. Next think I knew it was almost 8 am and I was officially late to work.
As soon as I heard all this news my thoughts immediately turned to God. I knew at that moment that God was speaking to His people all over the world. I'm sure many were listening just like I'm sure there are so many who weren't. I threw my hands up and said out loud, "God, I know you're talking. I'm here in the central US not physically being affected by this, but I still know you're talking. God, I sure hope people wake up and listen." It was such a 'WOW GOD' moment even though it was a moment of total devastation and destruction a half a world away. All this has caused destruction right here in the US. The tsunami affected Hawaii and all up and down the West Coast.
You see, what we have to remember, even though by land we're a half a world away we are still under God's creation, His control, His strength, His power, His promise, His plan! So when He talks we should all listen because God has no continental boundaries or borders. If all this 'stuff' going on around us doesn't wake people up I don't know what will; unless many wake up when it's too late. And by 'stuff' I mean floods, big snow storms, earthquakes gallore every day, war, talks of war, earthquakes, and the list goes on. It's not global warming folks...it's bonefide GOD WARNING!
All this happening is a perfect definition of fearing the Lord. I fear the Lord, yes I do. I don't fear Him out of being scared for my life; it's just the opposite. I fear the Lord because I believe His promises; promises of good and bad. I fear the Lord because I have lost friends and family who may never enter the Kingdom of Heaven; I fear for their souls. I fear the Lord because I believe His plans; even though I don't know the time or place. I fear the Lord because I believe He is Higher than anything, Stronger than anything, Capable of everything, Lover and Giver of my soul. I fear the Lord because I believe!
So, everyone who reads this: Do you believe in our Lord, Jesus Christ? If you don't see tomorrow do you know without a shadow of a doubt you will spend your eternity with Him in Heaven? I pray your answers are yes. Even if I don't know you I still pray for your soul. As a Christian, we are to love one another and pray for the lost. That doesn't say love one another if you know them. That says 'love one another.' God didn't create us to be lost and disbelieve Him.
God bless you all!
Until next time . . .
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