MARCH 12, Psalm 29:3; Psalm 107:29

Alice is a strong young girl, always ready to help and defend her little brother, Alan, against bullies in school. She is also tall for her tender age of eleven, and most people think that she is already a teenager. On the other hand, her younger brother looks younger than he actually is because of his puny frame.

Alice and Alan love each other very much. Because their parents are both busy working and have little time for them, they spend most of their time together and have grown very close to each other.

Most would think of Alice as a fearless child, protecting her brother all the way. That is true, but few know one aspect of her only Alan knows: Alice is afraid of thunderstorms. She did not want to share with others but the real reason is that thunderstorms remind her of a fall she had when she ran for her pillow during one big stormy night. Since then, every time she hears a thunderstorm, she is brought back to that unhappy scene. Another thing that few know about these two siblings: Alan is not afraid of thunderstorms! In fact, he always tells his sister not to be afraid by referring her to Psalm 29:3 “The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.”

Alan tells Alice that although storms can be terrifying, God’s people need not fear because all nature, even storms, are God’s creation (Psalm 29:3) and are under God’s control (Psalm 107:29). And this is the God who loves them so much. This brings a lot of comfort to the two of them for they have less parental love than many of you.

Is it not wonderful that the God who loves us so much is also in charge of all natural elements such as the terrifying sounding thunder and lightning? Even though we may be somewhat afraid of thunderstorms, remember – God controls even them, so there is really nothing to be afraid of!

Thought: May I never ever be afraid of storms again!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, let me see Thy majesty in the storm, even as I hide in Thee so I will never be afraid of storms again. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.