Insurance or Assurance

(reposting. . .because there are always storms of one kind or another at one time or another. . . )

The winds were fierce for awhile here at my Kentucky home this morning.I love rain storms, hearing the great sounds of thunder and watching the lightning streak across the sky.The smell of rain is one of my favorites.Keith and I sit out on the front porch like two old geezers watching with glee as if we had never seen rain before.

But the fierce winds are another story.This Oklahoma gal who once lived in “tornado alley” has seen the devastating destruction of tornadic winds.They can pop up so quickly and take unexpected turns.John 3:8…”The wind blows wherever it pleases.You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.” Kinda like life.We can think we know what direction we’re going and which way our loved ones are going, but the winds can kick up so unexpectedly and change course so quickly, it knocks you right off your feet.

If a tree caves in on my roof, I have insurance.But what about the winds of life?There is something better than insurance and that is assurance…assurance that God is there to either calm the storm… “He got up, rebuked the wind and said…Quiet!Be still!Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.” Mark 4:39.OR, He will walk with you through the storm…Isaiah 43:2… “ When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you…”

We believers are not promised a life without storms.They will come in one form or another.But rest assured, we are not alone. We need not fear or be alarmed.When the howling, blowing winds come across your path, stand strong, do not fear, for He is near.

When this last life storm hit me, I began to sink, just like Peter on the water when he took his eyes off Jesus and became afraid of the wind.I became afraid of my storm.My focus went completely on it.I began to sink as well as two others in my household.But when the three of focused back on our Savior, we were able to fight.His presence and His Word healed us.My favorite verse during this time that I clung to was Isaiah 41:10… “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”I clung to that hand!What assurance He gives us to get through the storms of life.

If a tree falls through my roof, I’ll call the insurance man.But for anything else, I will call on the One who gives me complete assurance.And with this, there are no premiums to pay!

Humming. . .Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine. . . . .