Apocalypse Now? Fires, Hurricanes and Floods

The eyes of the world are glued on what's unfolding in the United States this week. For many it does seem like the end of the world as we know it. Last week we were reeling from the after affects of Hurricane Harvey as it hit Texas and Louisiana. This week we're anxiously watching and praying as another tragedy unfolds in the Caribbean. The weather people are saying that this is the worst hurricane they had ever seen. Prayers are going up that it veers away from land completely missing all of the East Coast.

Then there's the wildfires raging on the West Coast in Oregon, Washington and Montana. California has been hit pretty hard too. That is not the worst of it. There are floods in Texas that have wiped out pretty much everything.

Some people are speculating that God is punishing the US for electing a president who doesn't bow to the global union. Some are even pushing for his impeachment. I'm still not sure if they will able to make that stick or what will happen. It does feel like Christians are under attack. Some of us will stand under these attacks, but others won't. It is during these times I believe that we are tested for our mettle. Do we believe God? Do we stand up even under tremendous pressure?

I can't predict what's going to happen. I just know that there is a split in this country right now. Some will say that it's against good and evil. Others will say that it is a sign that apocalypse is here now. It is kind of scary to think about how easy it could be to just discontinue paper currency and force everyone to use electronic currency. It is kind of scary to think how much control electronic currency can give. It is predicted in the Bible that one day a system of government will have that complete control over a person's life.

The mechanisms to do just that are in place now. Yet I know God is in control. He directs storms and protects his own children. We are his children. With everything that is going on, it is hard to focus on this fact. He knows us and loves us. He will bring us through.