Profiles in Light: In the Storm

First of all, let me take a minute to apologize for my absence in posting the last two weeks.  A string of unfortunate events kept me away from the blog, Facebook page, Twitter account, etc.   I’m still trying to get back up to speed, but here’s a good start:  a profile in light!

For this particular post,  I feel compelled not to highlight the good works of one organization or person, but a multitude of people in the midst of a crisis-because it seems in the midst of a crisis, the spirit of putting others first and doing good really seems to shine doesn’t it?

Last week, the south was pummeled by a winter storm called Leon.  Now, I don’t know where you’re from, but down here in the southern portion of the U.S., we just don’t have enough ice and snow to be accustomed to dealing with it or to have what is needed to deal with it on hand-and Leon made us well aware of this.   Schools and business closed, roads became impassable and well, things just generally came to a standstill, leaving many stranded—and in need.

And thanks be to God, good showed up!   Amidst the distressing news reports of people stranded on highways, children stuck at school, etc. came rays of light.  And that, my friends, we should celebrate!

A doctor in Birmingham walked several miles through the storm to save the life of a patient who was in critical need of a surgery.   Other hospital personnel throughout the affected areas stayed with patients for days until they could be relieved by others who were unable to make their shifts due to the hazardous conditions (I am pleased to say my nephew was one of these fine people!).   Teachers, principals, and other school personnel spent the night at schools caring for children who were stranded there.  Emergency workers and national guardsmen went to work and to the rescue.   There were reports of Chick-Fil-A giving out food to stranded motorists, and other businesses opened their doors to give those stuck out in the elements a warm place to get relief from the elements.   Those with vehicles capable of traversing the roads gave rides to strangers trying to get to their homes.

Even in the midst of the storm, people went out of their way to do good things.  Love prevailed.  God is good.  All the time.    Even in the storm.  

Rest in that, my friends, and get up and go!