CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Starting Line to Checkered Flag… “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

The FTR Benefit race at Bartow has come and gone. However, for those of us who spent Saturday night on property, it was anything but quiet in camp.

The sprinkles started at the end of the quad race. It went downhill quickly

from there. By 8:00 the lightning struck the lake over the ridge, the pop ups on pit row were turning into kites and pretzels and Betty and were feeling our trailer rock and roll in the wind!

The next morning was beautiful with cool temperatures and an amazing sunrise. The storm had passed.

I was reminded of what the apostle Peter wrote in 1 Peter 4:12, “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trials when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.” In other words, don’t be surprised when the “surprises” hit. In spite of what you see in front of you, God remains in full control. Proverbs 3:5-6 states it this way, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. He will see you through.

So when, not if, those storms strike, hang on tight and God will provide. “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.(!!!!) Philippians 4:13.

Blessings on and off the road, Jim and Betty Edleston CMA