Absolute Control

I found out today, in church, that a Christian singer, who has an amazing gift of music and testimony, was doing an outdoor concert in a neighboring town. The weather did not look good, with storms working their way to us. We took our umbrellas, towels, and an extra set of clothes. I wasn’t looking forward to what might happen. When we arrived, I believe that there were many people lifting the concert in prayer. I know that I, and I am guessing others too, were not praying for our comfort, but for the gospel to be proclaimed. I knew God could stop the storm, but if it was for selfish reasons, for my comfort, I wasn’t as worried if God would answer. I did however believer that if God had brought this singer, He would also take care of the details. Having been on a music ministry team, I have seen God do that over and over again. Long story short, the winds picked up, there was some amazing lightning, and the thunder seemed to always rumble as he was in between songs, but not one drop fell where we were. The most amazing strike was when the lightning branched out across the sky, but it was both vertical and horizontal and looked much like a fishing net. I suppose one might say that we were all being called to be fishers of men. As the songs testified to a powerful and gracious God, I was saddened to think how many more could have come. I wasn’t in charge, but I think that when we are sponsoring someone, we are disappointed that others don’t show, but then when someone else is sponsoring someone, we find ourselves too busy. Imagine the amazing worship we miss out on. The day had started heating up, and I remember thinking how hard it was going to be to play guitar when perspiring and dehydrated. The reality was that the temperature and cloudiness made things extremely comfortable... maybe even a little on the cool side. Why do we ever doubt God? He heals the sick, casts out evil spirits, and calms the storm. What are we worried about? Ourselves? Whether we are going in the mission fields or proclaiming the gospel in our own neighborhood, what should we be concerned about? We need to weep for the souls dying without hope. Father, Your desire is that none be lost and yet there are so many unbelievers. Use us to plant seeds of truth. Amen