The Hail Storm

Day 71- The Hail Storm

Quiet as a church mouse, I sit. The lights flicker in my kitchen. Scaredy pants aka Duffy the dog, trots in from outside and the hail begins. Pitter, patter, pitter, patter. It seems like mini ping pong balls are bouncing off my roof. It stops. Just like that- start and stop.

Steam rolls off my heater setting the mood. Stillness fills me and I feel a loss of control. I am uncomfortable in the unknown. I start and stop. Reminding myself of God’s masterpiece. I begin to wonder why did he create hail in the first place?  I remember that I certainly benefited during one hail storm where I was able to get my new Audi at a discount. Maybe it is used to just wake us up and remind us that we can’t predict what comes next.

None of us, no matter how smart, rich or poor will ever be able to predict the future. Some of those cute Andora types with batwing sleeve dresses, think they can, while the sign in the window blinks, “Palm Reading”. But they can’t. Books, people, doctors, lawyers and pastors cannot predict the future.

So, who does and where do we find it? The Bible is the only true source for what has been, what is and what will come. It may seem ancient but it is still relevant. The Old Testament is pretty dark and at times confusing but it lays the ground work for why God had to send his only son. We see in the New Testament how God’s grace moves us past the storm. It is filled with metaphors, stories and shows us how to live life. Check out “The Message” version of the bible, it is much easier to read or go to Biblegateway.com.

If you haven’t read the bible much I’ve heard it is best to start with the gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The gospels give an account of Jesus’ journey. I also love to read Ephesians because it seems that most life lessons can be found here. Wherever, whenever just pick it up and read. When you do try and make it relevant for your life today. Your masterpiece is waiting to be painted.