Snowpacalypse!

For a week we were glued to the weather forecast. A massive storm had started in Russia and was headed our way. We tracked it as it crossed into Alaska. The forecasters tracked its path and estimated when it would hit.

They also estimated its intensity. Snow in Tucson and Phoenix. Headed to Kansas.

What happened?

Schools were let out early and cancelled. Sporting events, clubs, and fund raisers were called off. Milk, bread, eggs and beer supplies in the stores were disappearing. People left work early. Get home before the storm hits.

We listened intently to the forecast. We checked websites that showed an hourly progression of the storm. In Iowa we listened to reports of the massive snowfall in Wichita. We hunkered down for the night with enough supplies for the weekend.

What happened?

We listened to the forecast and we believed it. We heard "Lots of snow!" and we made preparations.

Entire states were mobilized by the word of the forecasters. Everyone was acting on the information that we had received.

What would happen if we took God's Word as seriously as we do the weather forecast?

Evidently, we don't.

If we did, entire states would be mobilized. It wouldn't just be the preacher. We all would.

We wouldn't worry (1 Peter 5:7).

We would resist temptation (1 Peter 5:8).

We wouldn't lie (Eph 4:25).

We wouldn't get angry (Eph 4:26-27).

We would work hard for our money (Eph 4:28).

We would speak encouraging words (Eph 4:29).

We would not be bitter (Eph 4:31).

We would be kind and forgiving (Eph 4:30).

We would believe that Jesus died for our sins (2 Cor 5:21).

We would tell others that Jesus died for their sins (Mt 28:19-20).

What would happen if we obeyed God as much as we obeyed the weatherman?

What would happen if YOU obeyed God as much as you obeyed the weatherman?