Thunderstorm

It's noon & I'm sitting in my office trying to finish my Sunday morning sermon. The chimes began to play like they do everyday at 8, 10, 12, 2, 4, & 6. It has rained off & on w/ various claps of thunder here & there. For some reason the thunder increased to the point where you could barely hear the chimes (which is near impossible considering how loud they are & how close they are to my office). Before the song ended a torrential rain had started & the thunder greatly increased.
Despite the thunder you could still hear the song playing above it: "The Old Rugged Cross." What a joy it is to hear that song amidst the thunder & gloomy weather we have today. I'm reminded that nothing speaks louder than God's love for us through Jesus Christ on the cross. Sometimes we need reminders of just how powerful the message of the Cross really is.
Everyday God attempts to speak to us in numerous ways, but more often than not we miss it. Open your eyes & ears today so maybe you won't miss a message from God.