Hey everyone! How’s your day going? If you’re in Houston, Texas, I bet you’re feeling the rain—we all know living at or below sea level has its risks. Back when we were in Fulshear, just outside Houston, we saw it firsthand.
Why choose to live where storms practically beckon their arrival, wreaking havoc on land, homes, and lives? The people. That’s why. When Hurricane Harvey slammed our area, communities rallied. People like Mattress Mack and JJ Watt stepped up, providing water, shelter, and support before official help arrived. First Responders were superheroes, on duty non-stop.
Our small church was right there, too, being the hands and feet of God. It’s the same spirit you’ll see with Hurricane Beryl. Houston isn’t just big—it’s a giant family.
The Bible gets it right about community. We don’t just survive with government directives; we thrive with neighbors, friends, pastors, and churches who embody Jesus’s love. Galatians 6:2 nails it: “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
What is the law of Christ?
Jesus told them in Matthew 22:37-40 when asked about God’s law: Love God wholeheartedly, and love your neighbor as yourself. That’s it. That’s the ultimate truth—a fist-bump moment! Imagine being there when Jesus dropped that mic.
And that is what we need as a country to become one big family! Put the politics aside in the months to come and give it to Jesus to resolve. I heard a Pastor in Charlotte give an amazing imagery concerning politics and the anxiety it can bring you. Below is my representation.
Having the lamb in the right place in our lives will make it so much easier!
Don’t forget to see how your church or family can help those affected by Beryl.
God Bless You!
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