Several years ago in Florida, I watched the sky, ominously black, as a howling wind drove the rain in stinging sheets across angrily churning baywaters. A hurricane was approaching! All day long, radio and television stations gave urgent instructions on how to guard against the destructive winds and surging tides of the impending storm.

As I observed the furious activity of people in anticipation of this tropical menace, I wondered why people will take the warnings issued by the weather bureau so seriously, yet stubbornly refuse to hear God’s warning about a much greater disaster that is coming upon the entire world. The Bible tells us, “The day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up” (2 Pet. 3:10).

Yes, there’s a dreadful disaster ahead. But there is a sure way of escaping its ravages. It’s found in Christ. Those who have placed their faith in Him enjoy His peace here on earth and are assured of spending eternity with Him in heaven.

Are you prepared? If not, accept the Lord Jesus as your Savior today (Rom. 10:9-13).

  — Richard De Haan