Psalms 147:18
He sends forth His word and melts them (the snow);
He causes His wind to blow and the waters to flow.
Psalms 148:8
Fire and hail, snow and clouds;
Stormy wind, fulfilling His word;
When most people think of "God's Word" they probably think of the Bible ... His written word; recorded and preserved over time. They would not be wrong. The Bible is God's message to man and has been preserved for generations. However, there is more to God's Word than this Great Book. In these two verses from these Psalms we see that it is God's sustaining Word that controls the weather. If He wants the snow and wind to blow, He does so. In 147:17 He asks, "Who can stand before His cold?" If you live in Michigan in the winter you know how to answer that question. We don't think much about God and the weather. We complain about the weather, as though it is our nemesis and out to destroy our wonderful plans. But, God has a purpose in all of the earth and the weather is no exception. The next time we complain about the weather we ought to first take thought of these two verses. God sends forth His Word and melts the snow, or He sends forth His Word and brings hail, snow and storms. We may not like the weather and fear its destruction, but like all parts of creation it is at His biding. Because of sin in the world even the weather can be destructive and a tool for damage. In the story of Job a strong wind was used by Satan to destroy Job's children. In Elijah's day the rain was stopped to show God's judgment. In Noah's day the rain was used to destroy sin. At Jesus crucifixion the sky drew dark (in the middle of the day). In Jonah's rebellion God used a storm to get him tossed into the sea. God uses the weather to stop the world. He uses the rain to bless the farmer. God directs the weather. Quit complaining about it and embrace God sovereign will.
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