The Snow-mageddon Disaster That Slammed Texas Hard
Snow-mageddon Disaster That Slammed Texas Hard
Look out the window! It’s snowing!
After all these years, it was really sticking this time.
But oh how quickly things change.
In a matter of hours, what started out as pretty snowfall in Texas, turned deadly for the morning commute.
Freezing rain and black ice created absolutely treacherous driving conditions across the state.
*Photo Credit Fox 4 News
Six people died and several more were injured in one of the most horrific, morning rush-hour, chain-reaction, 100+ car pileups on an interstate we’ve ever seen.
When Will It Stop?
Hours later, the snow continued to fall across Texas (and other states) in its path.
At one point, it was snowing so hard and fast that we couldn’t even see the other houses on our street.
Our community wasn’t part of the original rolling power outages so we had no heat for extended periods of time.
There was nothing to keep us warm except an occasionally-working gas fireplace, several blankets, and layer upon layer of clothes.
On top of that, our water heater broke and snow from the ridge vents settled in our attic.
We are thankful that we bought food ahead of time, and thank the Lord for old-fashioned hand lighters.
At least we could light our gas burners to make soup on the stove.
It was a stressful time for everyone, but also life-threatening for the elderly who were confined to their homes with no way to get out.
When you haven’t bathed or washed your hair for several days, the idea of a hotel room seemed ideal.
Apparently, others had the same thought because area hotels were booked up tight.
When all the comforts of home we sometimes take for granted disappear, you really start to realize how blessed we all are to even have anything, because there are people in our towns who have it much worse.
What we are also blessed with are dear friends and neighbors. The American spirit has not been destroyed. Neighbor checked on neighbor and even lent supplies when needed, whether it was emergency lighting kits, food, or bottled waters.
The snow-mageddon disaster that slammed Texas hard will not soon be forgotten.
When Peace and Safety Are Just An Illusion
The snow-mageddon that slammed Texas last week reminded me of some passages from my Bible studies.
During the Second Coming at an unknown time in the future, disastrous judgments will befall the earth.
While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction will come upon them like labor pains upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. – 1 Thessalonians 5:3, (NASB).
In this verse, the apostle Paul is speaking to the Thessalonians about God’s righteous judgement.
“Peace and safety” are just a fatal illusion during this time.
Politicians and alleged peacekeepers will promise both, but those are empty promises.
Unbelievers will go about their daily lives in ignorance of the prophetic events to come.
There is no shelter for the wicked during this unavoidable and sudden storm of destruction.
They will die in their wickedness.
The Book Of Life
Is your name in the Book of Life?
Do you know Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?
Life can change in an instant. You are not promised tomorrow.
Our only rest, our eternal peace and safety, is in Him.
It’s not just saying a sinner’s prayer, and then going about your business as usual.
Salvation is marked by recognizing that Jesus is the only way.
A true conversion will be evidenced by a Holy Spirit transformed life, conviction of our sins with repentance, a consistent prayer life, and telling others the good news.
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* Opening photo credit: Nguyen, Lynnanne. “End may soon be in sight for Arlington’s boil water notice, officials say.” Fox 4 news, 19 Feb. 2021, https://www.fox4news.com/news/end-may-soon-be-in-sight-for-arlingtons-boil-water-notice-officials-say
1 Scripture quotation is from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation.
