Beyond Today Daily

The Coming Storm

Life’s storms are intensifying—both natural and spiritual. Jesus warned of a time of great trouble, but with faith, prayer, and a strong foundation in Him, you can be ready to stand firm.

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[Steve Myers] Hurricane season is in full swing. It's not a matter of if they'll come, but when and where. Some people will be ready. Many will not.

But let's talk about the spiritual storm hitting this world. You know Jesus warned about it. Matthew 24:21, He said there would be a time of trouble worse than anything the world has ever seen.

Honestly, aren't we seeing the signs of it already? What's going on with Ukraine and Russia? How about Israel and Gaza, Iran? Natural disasters happening around us, global instability, confusion, social unrest.

Like a hurricane, this world's spinning out of control. And most are totally unprepared.

So what can you do? You can get ready, just like you would for a real storm, but not with plywood and bottled water, but with faith, prayer, and a real connection to God.

Luke 21: 36 says, watch therefore and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things. You see, you can understand more about what's coming and how to prepare.

I hope you'll check out our free Bible aid, You Can Understand Bible Prophecy. It's right at ucg.org.

I mean, that means we've got to pay attention. Don't get distracted. Don't just scroll, because now's the time to check your foundation. Are you grounded in the Bible? Are you actually living what Jesus taught? Are you growing closer to God?

You see, in Matthew 7, Jesus said, when the storm hits, only the house built on the rock will stand. And that rock is Christ. But here's the thing. It isn't about fear. It's not about just surviving or trying to save your own skin. It's about being faithful to God, standing firm in the truth, and becoming the kind of person God's calling into His kingdom. Strong, committed, ready.

So don't wait for the full brunt of the storm to hit. Get ready. Spiritually hurricane-proof your life now.

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Steve Myers

Steve is the Operation Manager for Ministerial and Member Services of the United Church of God. He is also an instructor at Ambassador Bible College and served as a host on the Beyond Today television program.  Together, he and his wife, Kathe, have served God and His people for over 30 years.