Storms as Signs of the Approaching Day
The reports of great storms and floods continue to be written up by the daily press. We should keep our eye on these things, and mark the significance of them. The individual does not need to be more than eighteen or twenty years of age in order to be perfectly aware of the fact from his own observation that these storms are greatly on the increase. What do they signify? Have you ever thought upon it? The Master has said: “There shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” Luke 21:25-28. It is certainly plain enough that this scripture tells what is the significance of this unusual activity of the elements. The expression “the sea and the waves roaring,” could not have reference to anything aside from the great prevalence of the storm-king's fury. And every one knows that the Lord has put something right in the storm itself that compels the conviction, as we see the elements in this furious commotion, that the end of all things is at hand. Will we be admonished by these evidences of the approaching day, or will we go on in our course of carelessness until we bring ruin upon ourselves?