“Do not boast about tomorrow, For you do not know what a day may bring forth.” (Proverbs 27:1)These are solid words of wisdom for anyone at anytime. But the sudden disaster in Oklahoma certainly brought this great truth to the surface in the most dramatic manner. The final toll, human and otherwise, is yet to be assessed and won’t be for some time. But one thing is certain. There were those who lost their lives and who never dreamed they would be in eternity when they awakened on that fateful morning.
In the light of that stark reality those who are in Jesus Christ, and therefore spiritually ready to face such an event, should reassess their true efforts to share their saving faith with those who are not. The same loving God who offered His own Son for the salvation of all, is also the judge of all who never turn to Him for redemption and forgiveness.. The writer of Hebrews summed it up quite candidly in chapter ten and verse 31. “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”
The destiny of those who lost their lives in the storm is now eternally set. But those who survived have been given a sacred second chance. They still have the priceless opportunity to act on God’s free offer of forgiveness and the security found only in Jesus Christ. But more often than not, that requires Christians to be involved in the process. Romans 10:17 states the expected and effective method. “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Pray for those who are part of God’s family of faith in Oklahoma. Pray for their own spirits to be lifted and comforted by God’s indwelling Holy Spirit. And pray that, in the midst of unimaginable chaos, they can muster the spiritual strength and motivation to boldly share His supernatural peace and miraculous saving power!
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” (1 Peter 3:15)
Bill Breckenridge
