You Need an Evacuation Plan

Scriptural Meditation; Proverbs 14


This time of year, people living on the East Coast are on high alert as weather conditions are of the utmost concern. Thankfully, Hurricane Gustav didn’t show-out as expected on the Gulf Coast; however, there are other storms out on the ocean. My family members in Charleston, S.C., are already preparing for weekend storms, as they may need to move to higher ground. If you have never had to run from a hurricane, you cannot understand the anxiety, fear, frustration, and uncertainty.

In many cases, local and state governments will require those in harm’s way to take cover or simply evacuate. Even after hurricane season has passed, having an evacuation plan for our own lives isn’t such a bad idea.

Proverbs 14:7 suggests, “Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.”

How many times a week do you simply run into fools speaking foolishness? Do you believe everything you hear, or can you discern when you are in the presence of a foolish man or woman?

This week, consider an evacuation plan when what you are hearing does not edify you.

Your plan could include turning off your phone, the TV, or simply having lunch alone instead of with co-workers who speak death and not life.

For the next 60 days or so, you will become engaged in many conversations about Election 08. Some of these conversations and news reports will distract us, while others will impart knowledge.

Ask God to help you discern when you are hearing knowledge or when you are in the presence of a fool.

Stay blessed, safe, and continue to walk in your blessings!

P.S. Today, I was reminded of the old call and response spiritual, “Can You Feel God Moving.” It is 58 degrees in Iowa City and I just heard about a big chunk of ice melting due to global warming.