It's a beautiful crisp fall day, much like another day I remember that began as a crisp clear day across the country. That day ended with smoke and flames and the winds of war stirring in the east.
Just to our east a tropical storm is brewing and strengthening. We can't see it but soon its effects will be felt on the east coast. Beyond that another storm is gathering and moving west, carrying refugees fleeing the violence in the Middle East. While we enjoy relative peace here in the west, let's not forget those who are already experiencing (or are soon to experience) great tribulation. There is a harvest ripe for gathering ahead of this brutal storm; let's remember every day to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out more workers, to not hold back their wages, to pray for and help those who are suffering, and to build up our own faith in the coming days for we will surely need it.
Above all remember, the joy of the Lord is our strength. Father, pour out your Spirit again on all flesh, and let us live in the joy that strengthens our faith!
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