Last evening was quite a ride by anyone's standards--even those who like roller-coaster rides! You know, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that there is a power greater than man; all it takes is tornadic activity. Sirens can sound, people can get into the bath tubs, go to their basements, call their mamas, and hide in closets, even pray, but when all is said and done, man is helpless to alter the course or diminish the strength of a tornado.
I have noticed, too, that tornadoes are in some ways much like God--they pick an choose who and what will be affected. For example, I have a friend in Reynolds whose backyard barn was destroyed, whose trees were uprooted in his front yard, but whose house was unaffected! I know of another situation where a mobile home was turned over and trashed and, yet, no one was hurt. Sadly, I also know of a situation where a mobile home took a direct hit, killing one of the occupants but leaving the rest unscathed!
Furthermore, I have noticed that tornadic activity has a way of putting things into perspective. If you happen to be standing next to someone the next time the warning comes, watch how their behavior changes; the things that are important to them jump right to the forefront of their attention and everything else is forgotten (or so it seems).
Interestingly, should the tornadic activity become personal and attack our "turf," try as we might, there is nothing we can do to change its "mind;" it will accomplish God's purpose, regardless of the intensity of our opposition.
Need I remind you that "tornadic activity" comes wrapped in a variety of packages? Regardless of the package wrappings, the end result is the same--God's purpose is accomplished--always!!
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