The Hands and Feet of God

 Thoughts for the Day, August 27, 2020

 

Before going to bed last night, I looked one last time at Hurricane Laura’s  approach on the people of Louisiana and Texas. Like many of you, I remembered a night back in 1979 when Hurricane Fredrick did extensive damage to the Mobile area and my heart hurt for those about to be hit by this monster—a storm that will likely wreak havoc on their lives over the next few months. I said a prayer for all of those in the path, praying for their safety and  quick recovery ahead. 

 

And then I thought about the days that followed Frederick and how most of  us came to know our neighbors better, we learned to endure and live without electricity and air-conditioning. We helped our friends  and family clean their yards, we cooked food and brought it to others in need, we became more resilient, and less selfish as a result. It seems as if we became more Christlike through it all.  Our friends in Louisiana and Texas do need our prayers, but they will be okay…and like us they will see God’s hands and feet alive and vibrant in others as they dig their way out of the rubble. 

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:4).