A flash of lightening appeared as I was putting on my glasses this morning and a few minutes later the heavy rain followed. God is at work already this morning by quenching the thirsty ground and plants. Farmers are probably conflicted: the earth needs moisture but their crops need to dry for harvest. Now the rain has stopped so it was probably one of those "spotty showers" the meteorologists are telling us about.
Meteorologists have a tough job. They are always being criticized for the weather if we don't like it. The old adage "If you don't like the weather in Iowa just wait five minutes and it will change." I think that is the way the rest of the week will be as a front moves in.
"The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. He replied, "When evening comes, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red' and in the morning, 'Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.' You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times." (Matthew 16:1-3 NIV).
Jesus refused to give them a sign, even though He easily could have done so. He knew that even a miracle of weather, would not convince them that He was the Messiah.
Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed," (John 20:29 NIV). My Bible commentary suggests, "If you simply step forward in faith and believe, then you will begin to see the miracles that God can do with your life!" (NIV notes for Matthew 16:4).
Thank You, God, for sending Jesus to show us the many miracles chronicled in the Bible so we can believe. I believe in Jesus, my Savior. Work through me today to fulfill Your Will. I pray in the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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