We can Withstand the Weather

[Isa. 43:2] When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Wow, this morning I had an experience that took me back to being thankful for the little things in life.
It has been scorching hot for months now. It has been so hot that pretty  much as soon as you walk outside, sweat starts forming. This morning, though, I walked outside and I didn't even feel the sun. I could see it, but all I felt was nice, neutral air, and a cool breeze! I immediately ran inside and said "Mom, come feel!". It wasn't a drastic change, only a few degrees difference; however, we had been feeling that bad heat for so long that anything made a difference.

This is how God is to us. He lets us go through the fire for so long, so that whenever he delivers us from the trial and gives us that "cool breeze", refreshing victory, we will be more thankful! We all go through things, and they do serve a purpose. So be happy when you are going through the heat, because a cool breeze is coming.

[James 1:2] My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;[3] Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

Don't fret when you are going through a trial. Just know that it will make you stronger, draw you closer to God, and give you a new appreciation for Him that you have never had.

1 Thes. 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Lord, help me to be thankful for every type of weather, every storm, every hot day, every cool breeze, every raindrop, every cloud because I know that there is a purpose in Your work, and that you will never leave me stranded if I draw close to You. Amen.