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The storms of life have three or four primary causes. 1) We are living on a planet in rebellion, and in this world, we will have trouble (John 16:33). 2) Some storms are a product of our own poor, or even sinful, choices. Proverbs 19:3 says, “A man’s own folly ruins his life.” 3) Some storms are caused by others. 4) Other storms are the attack of the enemy. Job 2:7 says, “So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job.” Of course, you can see the hand of the evil one in every storm, but in Job’s case, it is more direct.
“‘Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.’ They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.”
— Jonah 1:7 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, reveal the cause of this storm and help us to take appropriate action. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.