And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
I just got done seeing a picture that actually looked beautiful, but was scary at the same time. The explosion from a volcano in the picture was not something I’d want to see in real life. I’m sure many volcanologists would probably be thrilled to witness that amazing sight. I read that they often visit active volcanoes to collect samples for studying. The eruption of that molten lava will help them figure out a way to predict future eruptions in order to save the lives of many people.
When I want questions answered in a way that’s easy to understand, I’ve found that explanations for children are the best! I headed to www.weatherwizkids.com to refresh my memory on volcanoes. It told me that volcanoes are natural disasters, and aren’t associated with weather. How about that? It says that a volcano is a mountain that opens downward to molten rock (called magma). When magma works its way to the surface and pressure builds up, it erupts to form lava flows and ash deposits.
Just like the eruption from pressure in a volcano, we can see eruption from pressure in us. It can be quite a magnificent sight until all the devastation is seen surrounding us. The article talked about eruptions causing everything from mudslides and avalanches to floods, tsunamis, and earthquakes. Here we thought it was just that lava that was the problem, but nope. It’s all the other stuff that the eruption causes. It also said that as the volcano continues to erupt, it gets bigger and bigger. Hmm…think about that for a minute.
Even if we have our tempers under control, we need to be careful. Even a dormant volcano has the possibility to erupt in the future. Are you keeping the pressure inside down so that eruptions will not be occurring?
Were you perhaps in the path during an eruption by someone else? Just like with a volcano erupting and producing rich soil, good can come from being in a path of another’s eruption. God can take that and He’ll find a way to bless you abundantly despite or because of it!
