Life Storm

I’m sure we have all noticed the many birch trees that are arched over to touching the ground this week. The extreme weight of the snow from last weeks’ storm took its’ toll on the weaker trees. It came and went, yet many trees still appear to be permanently damaged. Amazingly, maple and oak trees are now once again, straight and sturdy. Simply, some species are stronger, due to their environment, feeding, and rate of growth. The quicker a tree grows, the weaker the wood.

People can end up the same way. Storms can and will come upon all of us, and pass, yet many of us will be injured and remain permanently damaged. Without God as our environment, and fellow Christians around us, we can very easily be weighed down by our situations. Our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing can become crippled. Yet, there is hope. If we call on Jesus in all things, praising His name, sharing His message, feeding slowly on His Word, and praying through everything, we can and will be strengthened. He reminds us in Matthew 8:23-27 of how He can calm a storm. We may bend in our own life storm, but if we let Him, God will always straighten us back up once it passes.

Mike Shindruk

Master Hand Ministry