You knew it was coming. The East and Northeast has been hit by incredible amounts of snow. Now, that snow is beginning to melt and fill all the rivulets and streams. The overflowing streams are running into small rivers. Those overfilled rivers are running into major outlets, and the worst is happening. River Towns will be flooded. Farmlands will be under water for weeks and even months. Good soil will flow downstream to the Gulf or where ever. This is nothing new. Weather events are the stories of our lives. Some events can be avoided by living on higher ground. Other events like tornadic winds and lightning strikes are unpredictable. Throw an earthquake or hurricane into the mix and we realize that life has it's hazards. James in his gospel gave some sage advice: "Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." Why you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. Instead, you OUGHT TO SAY, "If it is the Lord's will, we will live and do this or that." " James 4:13-15.
I heard it a lot growing up. Sometimes in partial jest, but with an element of seriousness. "The Lord willing I will..........." As I grow older it is no longer in jest that I say it. I realize that time and MY time is in the hands of my loving God. Weather is somewhat predictable. Life, however, is totally unpredictable. We are in His Hands.
