All day today, no matter where you look, or what kind of media you are exposed to, there are scenes of utter devastation from the horrific tornadoes that destroyed huge portions of our state and neighboring states as well. The images are horrifying- homes, vehicles, trees, are mangled and twisted beyond recognition.
In situations like this, we wonder, "why?". Where is God in the midst of this?
Two things come to mind. The first is a picture on someone's facebook page. In the background is debris of all sorts, trees, branches, twisted metal, household debris.
In the foreground stands an Easter Cross with the resurrection shroud draped over it in stately majesty. The drape and the cross were untouched by the storms. A reminder that our Risen Lord is still Lord of all. He is in control even in the midst of this chaos, He will wipe every tear, soothe every broken heart, and receive those He has brought home. He has known our pain.
The second thing that comes to mind is a song that was popular several years ago. The title is, "Sometimes He calms the Storm". The lyrics go on to say, "Sometimes He calms the storm and other times He calms His child." This time He didn't calm the Storm, but He is here, ever here, ever calming His children.
The God of the resurrection calms His children, heals His children, holds His children, welcomes them Home, be it in this world or the next.
He is here...
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