It's October 2007 and we watch the wildfires of a lifetime destroy nature, business, personal property and life itself in a horrendous display of natural disaster, dismay and death. May God Himself bring relief and comfort to those in harm's way, in the hurt and horror of unbelievable crisis and tragedy.
Who? What? When? Where? WHY? The questions are immense and unsolvable, blowing through fiery winds, and lost in the heat of helplessness and horror. Questions with no answers; questions we must commit to the Creator of life; answers we must leave with Him.
Hard? You bet it is - the unanswerable questions of life are ever with us; however, we can present them before the Throne of God where our doubts, fears, questions, anxieties and pain is held closely by Him, the author and finisher of our faith.
Know that He weeps along with us; He too longs for the day when sorrow and pain are erased; when sin and death are no more - His Son's death and Resurrection prove His love for us all. His divine, all-encompassing love with bring us through the flames - by His grace, comfort, wisdom and Word, we will survive!
The World Within You: F aith through the Flames
Through the flames of life, we have the internal assurance that God is there - He is WITH us through our pain; He will walk and talk with us through His Word; He will bring us through. And the pain will not be wasted - the triumphant testimony of His grace will flow from deep within us to reach others in like issues of life. There IS faith through the Flames - it's real, and it's for YOU!
"When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee (Isaiah 43:2 KJV)."
The World Beside You: I nteraction with Friends
Through the flames of life, you'll have friends, real friends who will be there to listen, to comfort, to help, to simply stay beside you and go through the fire with you. There's another Friend who will be with you all the way - He, the Lord of heaven and earth, knows what you're going through and He will walk with you through those flames into His forever peace - a peace during the fire that is as incomprehensible as it is real - but it's from Him, the source of your peace evermore!
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 KJV)."
The World Around You: R escue Operations
Through the flames of life, rescue will come - from sources and helpers all around you reaching out with love and promptness, in practical ways, to safely exit you from the heat and horror of a heavy crisis. And God will be there too - He is the ultimate Rescuer who came "to seek and to save those who are lost." He will find you in your distress; He will rescue you through whatever means - because He loves you. You can count on it - it's His Word!
"He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions (Daniel 6:27 KJV)."
The World Beyond You: E mergency Assistance
Through the flames of life, assistance arrives beyond what you could ever hope for! Emergency vehicles and personnel show up in record time to render help and healing to persons and families in dire need of food, shelter and clothing. Know that God shows up too and He will provide even more than what you need - for body, soul, mind and spirit. You can call on Him day or night and He will be there to be all you need. Believe it and watch Him work!
"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:19 KJV)."
Your world's on F I R E today? Let the Firefighter of all time take control of the flames too hot for you to handle. He knows how to calm your world - within you, close by you, around y ou and beyond you....There's help, hope and healing in a fallen, flaming world - and His Name is Jesus. May He minister to you this day!
Bible Gateway
Psalm 23 for Firefighters . . .
"Tragedy, Faith & Unanswered Questions"
The Emergency Room at Peggie's Place . . . .
YAHOO'S full coverage of California fires
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