Forecasting



Everybody around here has become interested in the weather it seems. Here in the western panhandle, we are beginning to think that the law of averages is eventually going to catch up with us, and one of these hurricanes is going to hit instead of miss.



The other day, when Frances was to come calling but didn't, people in the neighborhood were reacting very differently. One man was covering his windows with precut corrugated tin, while his neighbor stood by with what appeared to be a glass of tea, watching.



In the bayous, boats of all shapes and sizes rode at anchor, while along the water's edge, others sat tied to the docks.



This time it missed, but what if it hadn't?



It reminded me of people forgetting about Christ's return.



1 Thes. 5:2 (Msg)

You know as well as I that the day of the Master's coming can't be posted on our calendars. He won't call ahead and make an appointment any more than a burglar would.



If we cannot know when Christ will return, then everyday could be the day. And what a day!



Are you ready? The forecast for those who are is JOY!



1 Peter 1:13 (Msg)

So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that's coming when Jesus arrives.



Better get ready!



Grace!



David



This devotional is written by David Wilson, pastor of New Hope Baptist church in Valparaiso, FL. If you find you have received this via a forward and would like to receive it regularly, or find you no longer wish to receive it, drop me an email at dwilsonfl@earthlink.net and I'll make the change to the list. If you'd like to know more about New Hope, visit our website at www.newhopevalp.org . May God bless you.