Through the last few years there has been many periods of time that water has inundated Branson with rushing waters which have been seen and heard loud and clear.  Unfortunately, much damage can be done when water begins to rage or rush through a region or land.  This same thing would be true of earthquakes and other movements of nature. However, just because we know earthquakes cause damage does not mean we should avoid the reality that God said that there would be an increase in earthquakes in the time period referred to as 'The beginning of sorrows or birth pains,' in Matthew 24:8. 

As we see earthquakes and raging waters played out in our day, we need to begin the process as Jesus stated "But when you see these things happen, stand up and raise your heads because your redemption is drawing near," (Luke 21:8).   The movement of earthquakes and rushing water should allow us to rejoice as we see the fulfillment of scripture unfold right before our very eyes.  The sight and sound of God's Word and voice is helping humanity hear what is happening. Nature is helping to declare the majesty of the Kingdom of God via the King of Kings.  Politics, money, economic crisis, fame, music, fortune, and religion has wrung in my ears long enough. I am starting to listen to the voice of my Father as His nature declares His truth and existence. This every thought is described in Romans 1:20 "For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse." This passage makes us aware that nature by itself is enough to grab our attention toward the things of God.  

In March 2011 Pam and I had two bedrooms in our home flood and ruin some of the contents. Through this experience we were able to witness to 3-people who were part of the 'clean-up' team. One of the company managers used for the repairs was a former well known minister who witnessed many miracles and healings in the late 90s.  As we talked about water, and he shared his name with us, God allowed us to connect and within weeks we were ministering together on a Sunday evening.  I could hear the voice of God whisper that He is speaking and we need to be listening. God used the water to bring back to remembrance this man's calling and the reality that we all need to be listening to the sound of God's voice.  We could have been so absorbed in our loss that we missed the sound of God speaking in and through the circumstance.  God's is moving, shifting, and reconnecting things for those who have an ear to hear what He is speaking in our day. If we are prejudice, passionate, or blinded by believing that God only speaks through humans, words, or song we may miss the voice of the Lord; while the winds and the waves will obey Him.