DISASTERS
WARNING! THERE’S A STORM SURGE COMING!
We must pray for our coastal towns.
Glory to God! I trust you’re well and denying yourself, taking up your cross and following the Lord Jesus Christ.
Today, 30 September 2020, I heard the following:
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There’s a storm surge coming.
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I heard this about three times or so.
At first, I thought the Spirit of God was referring to another wave of COVID-19, which could very well be the case since many think the easing of restrictions means the virus is no more.
South Africa eased restrictions to level 1 about 2 weeks ago and usually it takes 14 days or so for there to be a backlash. We could very well be in for another wave of COVID-19.
However, I believe it might mean something else since God told us that the pandemic is abating. Even though to abate doesn’t mean to cease but rather to lessen in intensity, I would like to believe the pandemic will continue to abate. We should, however, be on the lookout for the possibility of a second wave since God has also warned us of another lockdown in the future.
Another interpretation of this Word is literal and it speaks of a literal storm surge.
A storm surge affects coastal areas as a result of a hurricane. As strong hurricane winds blow over the ocean, they carry with them large amounts of water to shore. As the storm makes landfall, all that water then causes flooding in and around coastal regions.
Of all the hazards a hurricane poses, a storm surge is the worst. Because of the speed with which the hurricane carries the water, intense flooding can sweep homes, office blocks, factories and skyscrapers off their foundations.
This usually results in damage to property and loss of life.
We’ve seen how various areas in America have been affected by storm surges from hurricanes Sally, Laura and others.
When hurricane Katrina hit Mississippi in 2005, the flood waters from the storm surge went as far as 10 km inland and caused devastating damage. Some of the areas are still dealing with its effects to this day.
Insurance forecasters are pegging damages from hurricane Sally between US$1b and US$3b, that’s a lot a damage.
We must pray for our coastal towns. Glory to God!