¶ God's Presence in Life's Storms
Today we're talking about how , when the storms of life come , god is in it with you . When Hurricane Katrina rolled through , the spinning white satellite image on TV screens actually looked evil . For residents of New Orleans waiting for that hurricane , that's exactly what it felt like .
Thousands of people were affected by the brutal storm that roared in from the Gulf . In many ways the city still hasn't recovered , but in the chaos , god was there .
¶ Heroes of Pumping Station Six
For more than 20 years , water pump operator Rufus Burkhalter and Bobby Brown had worked at pumping station number six along the 17th Street Canal . When they realized how bad it was going to be , the pair did an amazing thing they stayed at their posts . They kept working even after the levees broke .
One of the world's largest pumping stations was still being operated by two good men who risked their lives for others . When it was all said and done , both lost their homes due to storm damage . The seawater and raging winds devastated their lives , and yet they chose to help others . That kind of love for one's fellow man is rooted in the love of
¶ God's Strength Through All Storms
Christ .
¶ Prayer for Divine Guidance
Psalm 93.4 says God is infinitely stronger than the storms in your life . He's there guiding you and he is there caring for you through it all , all the time . In the horrifying days of Katrina and through the aftermath , many people displayed a reliance on the Lord , who stood up to the evil that invaded their community .
When we lean on God in every situation , especially during the storms in our lives , it builds our faith and places us on solid ground . Let's pray , father , o mighty one , nothing is scarier than the dark , deep waters that overwhelm us sometimes . We know , though , that your word is our anchor , established and true . We can rely on it every single time .
Thank you for guiding , protecting and loving us . Always in all of your ways , in Jesus' name amen . Are you enjoying the Caruso Daily Devotional ? Always in all of your ways , in Jesus' name amen .