He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves.
- Psalm 107:29 (NLT)
I apologize for my weeklong absence, the area of the country where I live was victim of multiple tornadoes in the early morning hours of May 26th.
These storms destroyed an entire town, and wreaked havoc on several other communities, including my own.
My neighborhood was without power from Sunday morning at about 2am until Thursday evening.
Some areas are still without power.
Some families lost everything.
Some businesses were leveled.
It was heartbreaking to see the damage.
Then the community came together.
Restaurants gathered food and took to a central location to be cooked and distributed to those who needed it.
Schools and churches opened their doors to provide shelter, showers, charging stations, meals, air conditioning and comfort.
Utility companies from surrounding states sent linemen and crews in to help restore power.
The National Guard came to help with traffic and security.
Neighbors helped neighbors.
In the Bible, there are many examples of God providing protection for His people from storms.
His Word reminds us that even when the storms come, we can seek shelter and comfort in Him.
As our communities rebuild, let’s not forget the hours following the storm, where we all came together as children of God.
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