Does someone need to hear this message today? 

I remember days when I felt troubled and emotionally ‘down’ about a situation. 

Storms in life will come, and sometimes it seems like there is little or no warning. 

One Sunday afternoon in 2020 was one of those times and it did not help that I was also feeling very physically tired. Lying down for an afternoon rest, I turned my mind to focus on Jesus and asked Him, “God, who do you need to be for me at this time?” 

A picture came to mind of me standing alone. Dark storm clouds were in the sky in front of me. As I watched, lightening came towards me like arrows. It was very dark and threatening. 

Then a second picture came to mind; same scene, but this time I saw that the presence of the Lord was like a shield between me and the storm clouds. 

Though the lightening still came, I saw that it could not penetrate the shield of God! 

The picture and its meaning was so powerful, and deeply ministered peace and courage and rest, calm and confidence into my heart and mind that day. In fact, as I reread my journal note today, it still does! 

Are you feeling like you’re in the midst of a storm—perhaps one that was not of your choosing? (Hey, who chooses to get caught in the middle of a thunder and lightening storm anyway?)

Take time to turn to Jesus. He promises that when you and I draw near to him, his Holy Spirit will draw near to us. Yield to God’s redemptive, forgiving and empowering presence today. 

The storm might still rage, but you will be secure, protected, in the shelter of the One True God!

Nothing can penetrate HIS defences. 

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