My mother and two brothers live on the west coast of Florida, about three-fourths of the way down. Virtually right by the ocean, surrounded by tons of channels of water. She jumps on planes all the time, pretty much at a moment's notice, to travel all over the place for fun.
I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE IS NOT EVACUATING BEFORE IRMA HITS!
They have decided to ride it out. One of the biggest hurricanes in history - wider than the state of Florida - and they are going to RIDE IT OUT!
I just had to say that out loud. 'Cuz I can't believe it.
The storm is set to arrive in a day or two. And so all I can do now - all we who are not in Irma's path can do now - is pray for those down there. Pray for protection, for God's mercy, and for the victims. And donate money to help them rebuild, those hit by Harvey and Irma. It could be us someday.
Does anyone else feel like the end of the world is breathing down our necks? With the hurricanes and the earthquakes and the threat of nuclear war and the internal strife in our country? (Scientists predict that earthquakes will be even worse in 2018 than they've been this year. Google it.)
If it is the end of the world (or if North Korea sends a "gift") are you ready to meet your Maker? Do you know where you are going after this life?
I do.
My faith is in Jesus Christ, the one who paid for our sins on the cross and "bought us a ticket to heaven." And all we have to do is accept it. And if we don't, then we choose to pay for our sins ourselves, remaining separated from God for all of eternity (i.e. hell).
I know this takes a turn from the light-hearted fluff on this blog. But none of that fluff will matter when eternity comes for you.
Do you know where you are going?
