His Power

“These are just the beginning of all that He does, merely a whisper of His power.  Who, then, can comprehend the thunder of His power?”  Job 26:14

I love how God speaks to me through nature. It’s rare that a day goes by that I don’t hear some whisper into my heart through something in nature—the beautiful greenery, the gorgeous flowers (this spring has been spectacular because of all the winter rain), the constantly changing blues of the ocean, the gentle rolling waves, the unusual cloud formations, and, of course, the rainbows that I love. I’ll be looking at these things and sense God speaking sweet words into my heart. I absolutely love His amazing creation! It’s a constant “gift” to me.

On Saturday we had an unusual weather event. With the new moon phase, spring tides, and a storm surge, we had massive waves 9.5 meters (30 feet) high along 50% of the coast line of South Africa. They were awesome in their power! My son and I sat and watched them. It was incredible. In some areas cars were picked up and swept through parking lots—some were swept out to sea. Seaside buildings had waves breaking through windows. The videos that some people took looked like something out of a movie.

As I watched these massive, powerful waves—and later as I reflected on what I’d seen—I heard the Lord speaking very personally to me. I’ve seen the love, tenderness, creativity, and warmth in the nature all around me. But in these incredible waves I could see His power and might. I felt His encouragement to trust and believe Him to see this in the things I’m praying for—not just for me, but for many of us. The grandson of a friend is having critical brain surgery today. I’m asking for God’s power to be shown in this child’s life.

As I searched the Word, I found so many references to God’s power. The mighty waves reminded me of His power, and I’m encouraged to pray for more of it in our lives. I believe He wants to show Himself powerful in our midst.

Lord, would You give us glimpses of Your great power in our lives? Help us to see even the smallest things that exist because of Your power. Help us to “see” even the things that aren’t visible to us in the ways You are working all things out for our good and Your glory. Amen.