For me, having experienced two major quakes (Loma Prieta/San
Francisco, 1989, and Northridge, 1994, if you’re keeping score), it left a mark
on my psyche to see things that seemed permanent suddenly crumpled and
broken. Roads, houses,
freeways… These things ought not
be. I imagine the feeling is the
same, whether it’s an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, flood, or other disaster.
Not an exact metaphor, but the picture was strong in my mind
of trusting in something I’m absolutely sure is rock solid, only to find out
that forces I never imagined could cause its destruction.
Although I know it doesn’t do much good, I wish the earth
wouldn’t shake. I wish life
circumstances wouldn’t shake, either.
But when they do, I’m so grateful for what it says in Psalm 91:
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find
rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare of the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I am
trusting Him.
He will shield you with His wings. He will shelter you with His
feathers. His faithful promises
are your armor and protection. Do
not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor fear the dangers of the day…
The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love Me. I will protect those who trust in My
name. When they call on Me, I will
answer; I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue them and honor them.” Psalm 91:1-2, 4-5, 14-15
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