So Samuel called upon the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day, and all the people greatly feared the Lordand Samuel. (I Samuel 12:18 ESV)
Weather and Hope
God does nothing randomly. He has purpose, and reality manifests what He has in Mind.
Even the weather is not a random event.
The first example of God’s use of weather to accomplice His purpose occurred in the Flood. Sure, it was a lot of rain. But God made it rain for a reason. At that time, not a happy one! He said, “For behold, I will bring a flood of waters upon the earth to destroy all flesh.” (Genesis 6:17 ESV)
Graciously, God has promised not to use rain like that anymore.
Now, He uses rain to bless His people, and through us, the world. (Acts 14:17)
When it comes to the weather, what does the future have in store? God will use the weather to bless His people. He will use the weather to provide, to bless, to help, to teach, to nurture, to mature, and a myriad of other good reasons.
Obviously, we do not always understand how today’s weather blesses us. Sometimes it seems harsh, hurtful, and scary. But if God is Godly (and He is…) He is always at work for the good of His people. (Romans 8:28)
Whatever weather comes tomorrow, it will be what He knows we need. When it comes to weather, we can hope.
Take the hope God grants us.