But scientific observation of physical evidence can only tell part of the story. To understand the rest, we have to turn to a source that most people would never think to consult for such matters: God’s revealed Word, the Holy Bible.
The earliest chapters of the Bible depict God re-creating the continents and oceans, the atmosphere and climate, the intricately woven ecosystems of Earth and the laws that govern it all. Unlike modern meteorologists, who struggle even to predict short-term weather, the Bible accurately forecasts long-term trends and even pinpoints the primary cause of weather disasters.
“[T]he Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm,” the Prophet Nahum wrote. “He rebuketh the sea, and maketh it dry, and drieth up all the rivers .… [T]he earth is burned at his presence .… But with an overrunning flood he will make an utter end of the place thereof …” (Nahum 1:3-5, 8).
In the above passage, and scores of others, the Bible makes plain that there is a crucial spiritual dimension to weather. Modern analysts generally view themselves as too sophisticated to believe such a fact, but the fact is not dependent on belief. Nature is not only the creation of God’s mind, but God also “has His way” in weather phenomena for a specific purpose: to communicate to mankind.
To understand what the message is, and how it will affect your life, read our free booklet Why ‘Natural’ Disasters?
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