Today, all along the Atlantic Coast of the USA, many individuals are making their own identity with The Weather Channel or other similar TV and radio stations. These same people are making their own identity with Hurricane Earl. There is more than reading the scrolling words at the bottom of the TV screen. Everyone wants to know what is this storm going to mean to me! A short announcement from a reporter or weather reporter is simply not enough. In some cases a life or personal possession might be at risk if the best information is not provided.
Making identity with someone or something is also important for us when we consider our faith. No doubt there have been more attempts to identify with God in the last 24 hours!!! Lord keep us safe. God protect my beach home. God keep the storm a good distance from the east coast shore line. Isn't it easy to at least make an effort to be identified with God this way.
But what about tomorrow or Saturday or Sunday or Monday? Will there be times for a little prayer with Jesus? Will there be a true affiliation not a fear driven desire to have some kind of "spiritual insurance" against the crashing waves of a hurricane?
What is my real identity with Jesus? Is it simply in moments of need?
