A few of the quotes from individuals involved highlight the seriousness of this storm:"This is the most catastrophic event that we have faced and been able to plan for in any of our lifetimes," Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy warned.
"It could be bad," said U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Steven Rattior, "or it could be devastation."
It is really quite scary to think about such a huge, life altering, devastating event bearing down on people and having absolutely no power to control it, change it, stop it, etc... For everyone in that region, they are literally "at the mercy of the storm."
However, in the midst of such a devastating storm, it reminds me of the fact that Jesus is the "storm whisperer." He is in complete control, can calm the storm or hold us in the midst of it. Regardless of what happens. He is in control, and there is comfort in the fact that He is!
So today, pray for the safety of those in the storm's way, and trust in Christ, both for this physical storm and the everyday storms of life!
Luke 8:22-25
"22 One day He and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, 23 and as they were sailing He fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; they were being swamped and were in danger. 24 They came and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to die!” Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 He said to them, “Where is your faith?”
They were fearful and amazed, asking one another, “Who can this be? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey Him!”"
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