Ready for Storms

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:9-12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

A sharp flash of lightning and a crack of thunder made Adele jump. Then the lights in her bedroom went out. “Mom!” she shouted. She waited a few moments. “Mom!” she yelled again.

“I’m right here,” Mom said, coming into the room.

“Where’s Dad?” Adele asked as another crack of thunder rocked the house. “That thunder is so loud!”

“I know,” said Mom. “Let’s go downstairs and find some flashlights.”

Adele and her mom made their way down the stairs. As they turned to go into the living room, Adele ran into something. “Oh!” she exclaimed in surprise.

She heard a chuckle. “It’s just me, honey,” came Dad’s reassuring voice. “I found a couple of flashlights, but they don’t work.”

“Well, we need some working ones! It’s so dark in here I couldn’t even see you,” Adele said. “What’s wrong with the flashlights?”

“We haven’t used them in a very long time, and I’m sure the batteries are dead by now,” said Dad. “I’ll pick up some new batteries tomorrow.”

A flash of lightning lit up the room. “Well, after this, we’d better keep the flashlights in better shape so we’ll be ready when another storm hits,” Adele said.

“Good idea,” said Mom, “but for now I’ll get out some candles. I keep some in the kitchen just in case. I’m prepared!”

“Does this remind anybody of Pastor Grey’s sermon last week?” Dad asked after the candles had been lit.

Adele shook her head. “He didn’t talk about thunderstorms.”

“No,” said Mom, “but he mentioned a different kind of storm. Pastor Grey pointed out that reading God’s Word every day helps keep us ready for any storms we may face in our lives. The Bible gives us light too—light on our path as we walk through life with Jesus.”

“That’s right,” said Dad. “Reading the Bible helps us remember that we belong to Him. Then, when life’s storms come our way—things like difficulty, sadness, or temptation—we’ll be prepared to face them, knowing He’s always with us.”

“I do remember Pastor Grey saying that,” Adele said. She gasped as thunder boomed right above them.

Dad laughed and grabbed his Bible off the coffee table. “Why don’t we read a few verses now to get us through this storm?” – Gail Ruester

How About You?

Do you read the Bible every day? Reading God’s Word helps prepare you for life’s storms by reminding you of who you are in Jesus and that He’s always with you. Then, when you feel lonely or sad, or when you’re tempted to do something wrong, you can be comforted and encouraged by God’s words. Read the Bible every day so it can shine light on your path.

Today’s Key Verse:
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (NKJV)

Today’s Key Thought:

Read the Bible regularly