In the Eye of the Storm

A terrible storm caused havoc over a huge part of South Africa. Many people in the Western Cape were caught in the eye of that storm.

Several families were devastated and filled with fear while witnessing their properties being destroyed by gale-force winds accompanied by wildfires at different locations.

However, what can a person do while being in the eye of a superstorm other than praise and worship God!

Why?…

The reason for our joy should be obvious. We should realise that God is always keeping His eye on us, but there is more.

A prophet said that once Jesus has paid for our righteousness, God will rejoice over us in gladness. He will quiet our fears and pain. He will rejoice over us with singing! (Zeph 3:17)

Strongs describes the Hebrew word “rejoice” as literary meaning to dance, leap and spin around in joy!

We are righteous now and we have the indwelling Holy Spirit in us and the heart of God is dancing and singing over us right now! However, when we experience a disaster, His rejoicing turns into a quiet, tender care.

That means that when we find ourselves in the eye of a storm, we should immediately dance and rejoice in God because our Creator is not only present, He also knows exactly what is happening. Then He quiets our fear and covers us with His love. (Psalm 46:10,11)

Once upon a time, two men were beaten and thrown into prison. Late that night, they prayed and sang Hymns to God. At that moment, God caused a small earthquake to open the doors of prison which gave them opportunity to lead a prison guard to Jesus. (Acts 16:25-34)

It may sound strange to us but when we are experiencing our worst moments, even to the point of losing everything, we should keep on rejoicing in our God and Saviour. He will provide a solution. (Phil 3:1, 4:4)

After all, we are the apple of His eye and He is rejoicing and singing over us.