What Does The Bible Tell Us About Weather

Bible Theology

We may have not noticed it, but the biblical authors have a lot to say about the weather. Weather various times has Figurative meaning involve the Old Testament and the New Testament. The following is not only a brief outline of the sizable subject, classified wearing two different weather phenomena.

God control of the weather in a prime testimony of His awesome power. Ancient warriors accepted and repeat the evidence.

When he thunders the waters in the heavens roar; he makes clouds rise in the end of the earth. Lightning with rain and bring it out the wind from his storehouses.

The Quest For Water

Because Ancient Palestine, as today, was a semiarid place, water management was always on everyone’s mind. The Israelites, only having recently arrived from Egypt, learned from the Canaanites about the storm god Baal. Images of him have survived to our day. He often brandishes a bolt of lightning as his spear. Israel’s prophets claimed that the Lord was the real provider of rain and fertility.

This conflict between the Lord and Baal reached its climax when the prophet Elijah confronted 350 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:30-39). For 3 1/2 years before this confrontation, the people had suffered from a drought because Elijah had announced to King Arab, “ as the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither Dow nor rain in the next few years except at my word” (1 Kings 17:1; Luke 4:35; James 5:17).

Elijah proposed a test between the rival gods: the people should serve whichever god was able to light the fire for a sacrifice offered to him. Ball’s prophets were unable to elicit from their god any response to Elijah’s simple prayer, however, God lit the wood of his sacrifice, even though at Elijah’s command had been doused with water three times. The people were convinced crying out. “The Lord, He is God! The Lord! He is God.” At Elijah’s request. God then send a torrential downpour, putting an end of the drought” (1 Kings 18:43-46).

The Psalmists celebrate this power of the Lord to strike the earth with lightning and to bless the earth with rain, Thunder, lightening, and dark clouds were prominent in God’s revelation of Himself to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:16-19). In Psalm 29, King David apparently uses a thunderstorm to declare qualities of the Lord it reveals, in verses 3-9, he speaks seven times of “the voice of the Lord.”

The voice of the Lord is over the waters, The God of glory thunders. The Lord thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars; the Lord breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, Sirion like a young ox, The voice of the Lord shakes the desert;The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!”

Beck concludes in verses 10and 11 with his faith declaration:

The Lord sits enthroned over the flood;

The Lord is enthroned as King forever.

The Lord gives strength to His people;

The Lord blesses His people with peace.

Not only does God boot out Baal the usurper, but He endows His people with greater blessing than Baal ever claimed.

God in heaven causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends the rain on the the righteous and the unrighteous. “Matthew 5:45). This is a double-statement of blessing, not blessing in the first clause and cursing in the second.

The Storms

The prophets reveal that God uses storms to punish people for their sins, beginning in Scripture with the ultimate storm, the Great Flood in Genesis 6:9. In response to the sinful condition of human society, described as “every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time” (Genesis 6:5). God “opened the floodgates of the heavens,” causing a 40-day-long rain, combined with the loosing of “the springs of the great deep.” The resulting flood inundated the entire world. “All the mountains under the entire heavens were covered… to a depth of more that 20 feet (15 cubits) ( Genesis 7:11-12, 17-20).

Less extensive storms but less fierce served as instruments of God’s wrath in later times as in the case of Jonah and God showed His favor to the sailors who threw Jonah overboard (Jonah 14-15). An anonymous psalmist celebrates other times the Lord has done the same thing (Psalm 107:23-30).

The Hail

God uses hail as an instrument of punishment, including it among the 10 plagues against the Egyptians (Exodus 9:18-19, celebrated in Psaln 17 47-48), and using gigantic 100-lbs hailstones to kill more of the enemy than the swords of the soldiers did (Joshua 10:11; compare Revelation 8:7).

The Mighty Winds

Wind serves God to execute His wrath against the wicked (Exodus 15:10; Hosea 13:15), but He also uses wind to bless people, as when the wind parted the Red Sea to create as escape route from the Egyptian army (Exodus 13:21-22), when wind brings quail for the Israelites in the wilderness (Numbers 11:31-32), or when He symbolizes a return from Assyrian exile by a wind drying up the Euphrates (Isaiah 11:15-16). A mighty wind fills the observer with awe, and though God has used its sound to signify the arrival of His spirit during the Pentecost (Acts 2:1-2). He also has demonstrated that He is not always in such a wind.

Drought

Closely associated with the wind,especially wind in the desert, is the condition of drought. God uses it also as a punishment against evil doers.

‘If you will not listen to me. I will punish you for your sins seven times over. I will break down your stubborn pride and make the sky above you like a lion and the ground beneath you like bronze. Your strength will be spent in vain, because your soil will not yield its crops nor will the trees of the land yield their fruit” (Leviticus 26:18-20).

Such a drought befell the people of Israel at the time of the prophet Joel and in addition to the locust plague.

The fields were ruined, the ground dried up, the grain was destroyed, the new wine dried up, the oil failed to burn, the vines dried up, fig trees withered, the pomegranate, the palm and the apple tree of the fields dried up. The seeds were shriveled beneath the clods,the storehouse were in ruins. The granaries were broken down, for the grain was dried up. To You O’ Lord they called, for fire have devoured the open pastures, and flames had burned up all the trees of the field. Even the wild animals pant for you; the streams of water have dried up and the fire has devoured the open pastures (Joel 1:9-10; we:17-20).

Of course, the prophet calls on the people to repent (Joel 2:12-27).

Whirlwind

The prophet Nahum recognizes God’s way in the whirlwind (Nahum 1:3), and the prophet Hosea employs the whirlwind to symbolize the utmost of futility (Hosea 8:7). Yet on one occasion, God uses the whirlwind for blessing, when He caught Elijah up to heaven (2 Kings 2: 1, 11).

Snow

Only one historical narrative of the Bible mentions snow (2 Samuel 23:20; 1 Chronicles 11:22). Benaiah, one of King David’s mighty men, went down into a pit and killed a lion “in a day of snow,’ The context is ambiguous whether it was a single day in which snow fell or a time of snow, a particularly cold winter. Jewish commentators suggest two possible reasons for mentioning the snow: either Benaiah was able to track the lion’s footprints in the snow or the unusual severity of the weather is what brought the lion close to human habitation.

Despite how seldom it falls, the snow had figurative uses. The prophet Isiah promises the people of Judah to repent “Come now let us reason together” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow…” (Isaiah 1:28). Skin “white as snow” is a manifestation of leprosy (Exodus 4:6; Numbers 13:20; 2 Kings 5:27). It also serves as a symbol of refreshment (Proverbs 25:13), of cold (Proverbs 32:21), of fertilizing (Isaiah 55:10), and of habit (Jeremiah 28:24). Snow in summer symbolizes what it unfitting (Proverbs 26:1).

Predicting The Weather

Jesus laments the irony that people are able to predict the weather based on whether the wind is coming from the sea or from the desert but cannot see what’s ahead spiritually. He says, “Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and the sky. How is it that you don’t know how to interpret this present time?” ( Luke 12:54-56). He goes on to mention recent events – Pilate’s massacre of Galileans in the temple courts and an accident in which a tower crushed and killed 18 people. These victims, Jesus says, are no more guilty than anyone else. Twice He warns, “unless you repent, you too will all perish” (Luke 13:1-5).

The Difference Between Ancient And Modern People Regarding Weather

Just as ancient people were more tired to the land than we are today, they were also more dependent on the weather and more helpless to overcome it’s effects. We can nearly always escape to a place of comfort and safety. This makes us tend to be neglectful of the great weather-Maker. Only in the midst of the greatest of natural phenomena do most of today’s people turn their eyes upward. We only cry out when we are desperate, and the rest of the time, when the sun is shining and the birds are singing, we tend to take God for granted,

The Bible reminds us that our God is constantly there and that our minute-by-minute existence depends on His grace. If we should forget, a coming weather event may suddenly return His presence back to our consciousness.

We notice today that our weather patterns are getting worse and more bizarre. Would if God is trying to warn us of the things to come, but we are to busy with the world to listen.

We Are All Slaves

We are all Slaves, the questions to who or what? We all make sacrifices for who or what? We all follow rules but whose or for what?

The truth is we were created for bigger things than ourselves.

The Apostle Paul said it best in Romans 6:22: “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves for God, the benefits you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.

God’s call to our life is meant to protect the life only He can give us.

Being a slave for the world will lead us to eternal death. While being a slave for God gives us eternal life.

7 Headaches Spiritual Meanings: Left And Right Side

I have suffered from excruciating migraines for years, probably since I was 12-years old. I always thought it was because of the abuse I suffered. Lately they have been getting worse. I’ve been asking God to guide me in what to do, and if I was sinning in anyway to show me.

I’ve had a book on my bookshelf for years, it’s just been sitting there collecting dust. As I was praying last evening, I was led to the bookshelf and I seen that book. It’s called “A More Excellent Way“ by Henry W. Wright.

I thought it might be helpful for someone if they suffered from migraines or headaches in general. Ive been struggling to find answers for some time now.

I found out spiritually migraines are caused by guilt and conflict with oneself, whether it’s real or imagined makes no difference. Although some are caused by high blood pressure or vision conditions. Migraines are often rooted in guilt, conflict or fear.

As I researched I found more.

What Is The Spiritual Meaning Of Headaches?

Headaches pass important messages to our subconscious. As funny as it sounds it’s true.

Whenever you have headaches, it is good to not only pay attention to the medical side, but also the Spiritual side. Having headaches might be an important message from the universe to us.

You should always learn to pay attention whenever you begin to experience headaches. Let’s look at the different spiritual meanings of having headaches and how it can indicate important events in your life.

The universe can deploy various means of communication, and headaches can be one of the means of communication. Although it is not one of the common ways of passing messages to us.

This can be a life changing experience for you because you will never take a headache for granted after reading this.

What Spiritual Causes Headaches?

Biblically, it is believed that headaches are caused by the spirit of anxiety and depression.

This is why the Bible tells us to always cast our cares on God.

Whenever you begin to have headaches. It can be a sign that you have become influenced by anxiety or depression. Whenever you allow anxiety into your heart, you are opening up your body to become affected by the spirit of anxiety which will begin to give you a headache.

The moment we allow the spirit of anxiety or depression into our lives, we are going to have a headache, which will never go away until we decide to let go of anxiety and depression.

Anxiety and depression can be responsible for headaches. It might not be a general conclusion but guilt, conflict and fear cause anxiety and depression. They are all caused by the same spirit.

What Is The Spiritual Meaning Of A Headache?

In the Spirit, our bodies can be used to send a signal to us concerning certain aspects of our lives. One of such body signals is a headache.

Spiritually, having a headache is something to never trivialize or treat lightly.

The reason for this is because there is a lot of danger if we can’t pay close attention to the headache we have, and how spiritually significant they are.

Spiritually, whenever we have a headache, it is a sign that we are allowing too many negative energies into our heart and mind. It is a sin that we have become defenseless to the attacks of the enemy.

It’s a sign that someone is trying to send evil arrows to you (from the Christian perspective). Most times, having a headache is a sign that something negative is around you.

While this might always be the case, it has become dominant in several cases.

Whenever you have a headache, you should check within yourself to be sure that you have not let down your spiritual guard.

However, the spiritual meaning of having a headache can differ. This can be different based on which side of your head the headache is coming from. Let’s look at the 2 different spiritual meanings of having a headache on the left or right sides of the head.

Left Side Headache

Whenever you have a headache on the left side of your head, the universe is telling you that someone is trying to harm you.

Most times, this is someone close to you. The reason for this is because a headache is mostly caused by something we are familiar with.

Therefore, whenever you have a headache on the left side of your head, it’s time for you to begin to tread with caution.

The harm is not physical. Therefore, you don’t have to be scared of losing your life. This harm is physiological and emotional. You need to be careful about how you become vulnerable psychologically and emotionally whenever you are with people.

This is a way to protect yourself from falling victim of the plots of wicked people (enemies).

You have been allowing yourself to become influenced by external factors more than personal conviction and values.

The headache is a warning sign and an indication of the damage you’re causing yourself if you don’t stop making hasty decisions based on external factors.

Right Side Headache

The right side of your head is the center of all logic.

Whenever we begin to have headaches, it is a sign that we have been neglecting our inner intuition because of the external pressures we are facing.

Always consult your inner intuition before embarking on any action or project. By doing this, you will be open up for several other choices that will yield more positive consequences.

In The Spiritual Realm There Are Spiritual Messages Of Having Headaches. These Messages Are For Our Benefit.

These messages are meant to guide us concerning what to do. In addition to this, these messages are from the universe concerning your future. If you have a headache, one of these 7 Spiritual messages are for you.

1. You are taking on too many responsibilities

Whenever have a headache, the universe is telling you to cut down on the responsibilities you are taking on yourself.

Most times, because of our desire, passion, and ambition m we delve into a lot of things, which we feel can make us successful in our chosen path.

However, at the end of the day, we will realize that we simply wasted our time trying to do everything.

The best way for the universe to prevent this from happening to you is to use a headache to symbolize the stress you are going through because of too many responsibilities.

Taking on too many responsibilities is not good for your mental and emotional capacity,

2. Quit worrying

Whenever you have a headache, it’s time to stop anxiety to take over your heart, it is time to stop worrying about everything around you.

No matter how much you worry about something it doesn’t lead to any significant change. When we get a headache we tend to worry more instead of stop worrying. It’s time to let go of every thought in your heart no matter what is going on in your life, and what you think will achieve it. It is time to embrace peace and serenity in your soul.

3. You need to stay focused

Having a headache can be so intense that your sight begins to get blurry. If this is the type of headache you are experiencing, then it’s a sign that you are losing focus on the things that matter most in life.

It’s time to pick up your vis it’s time to let go of every distraction that has come to take your focus away. This type of headaches a sign of caution.

You are getting to distracted by the things that don’t really matter to your life. It’s time to let go of the mundane things.

4.You have to become alert spiritually

Having a headache is a sign of spiritual insensitivity. When the universe brought to my consciousness, it amazed me.

I never really heard it could be a sign of spiritual insensitivity. I thought that I was spiritually sensitive.

If you have a headache, you may check for spiritual sensitivity and sure that you were alert.

You have to be able to pick the changing seasons in your life and prepare adequately for them.

5. It is time to let go of every anger

In the Bible, it is with the spirit of anger has a call with headaches, even though a major spirit that causes anxiety and depression.

Therefore, whenever you begin to have constant headaches and you have to release and the anger in your heart those have hurt you.

We have no power to change the behavior of other people. But we can’t change how we react to them.

We only have the power over our heart to forgive and let go of every offense we have

6.You need to purge yourself of every negative energy

Having a headache is a sign of negative energy.

Therefore, whenever you begin to have headaches, it might be the best time to purge yourself of all negative energies.

You can do this by going for purification rites, which involve meditation, praying, or relaxing techniques such as breathing exercises. Negative energies have become too much for your body to handle. Once you begin to have such a headaches, You should begin spiritual cleansing and purification.

7. Let go of your unfavorable past

Whenever you have a headache, because of self-guilt.

We have chosen to hold on to the mistakes of the past. We have allowed these mistakes to overwhelm us too much.

A headache is a result of self-guilt. Self-guilt will keep you from doing all the important thing in life.

The only way to move on with your life you learn to forgive yourself every mistake you have ever made in the past.

The moment you do this, you’re going to experience peace of mind. Want to let go of your unfavorable past, the headache will magically leave your head without a trace.

5 Spiritual Reasons For Headaches

One of reasons are why you have headaches. I don’t look at them one after the other. Here are some questions to go over with yourself:

  • Have You Sinned? If you have sin in your life, you must seek forgiveness and change your ways before you can be forgiven by God and be relieved of your headache.
  • Are You Holding On To Offenses? If you are the headache you feel is because of unforgiveness. Our mind will never be at peace of we walk in Unforgiveness towards people.
  • Are You Under A Spiritual Attack? Headaches can be a sign you’ve come under a spiritual attack because of your low defense against evil. It is believed that whenever a spiritual attack is staged against someone, it will come as a headache, before it begins to fulfill it’s purpose.
  • Do You Have A Lot Of Negative Energies In Your Soul? Whenever negative energies have accumulated in your soul, your body will also respond negatively.
  • Are You lacking Adequate Rest? Spiritually, The Universe an send a headache to you. When it happens, it is a pointer to your restlessness in your body or soul.

For starters instead of running to the doctor for a headache, learn to pay I can come to your heart and see what the universe is trying to tell you. Once you pick up on the signals, you need a time to act on them.

4 Things To Always Walk Away From

1. Conversations The Involve Hate And Gossip

2. Walk Away From Unnecessary Drama

3. Walk Away From People Who Put You Down

4. Walk Away From A Table Where Disrespect Is Being Served

Folding without actually getting up and walking away is like throwing your trash in the trash bin inside your house and then refusing to take it out to dispose of it properly (and permanently).

It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve thrown away (folded from). If you don’t take out the trash (known when to walk away), you are setting yourself up for more pain and humiliation that whatever it was that caused you to fold in the first place.

Don’t self-sabotage yourself. “Well I’ve identified what was trash and put into bags, but I’m just fully ready to take it out yet” so I’m just going to leave it here and let it stink awhile. People have no problem disrespecting you if you disrespect yourself.

The Styles Of Anger

You probably knew that there are various styles of communication that people use to express their anger. But, it may be surprising to learn that there are 5 styles – aggressive, passive, passive-aggressive, assertive, and projective-aggressive.

Once you learn about what types of anger people have, it will open your eyes to learn more about who they are and who you are.

Aggressive Anger:

The person using the Aggressive style of anger often feels the need to be in control of themselves, other people, and situations. They do not take no for an answer and they use hurt and/or anger to manipulate others into feeling guilty or backing down. Some patterns that typically emerge are the aggressive use sarcasm, humiliation, put downs, complaints, threats, and abuse to get what they want.

Passive Anger:

A Passive anger style tend to want to avoid conflict and confrontation. These individuals do not tend to express their needs and feelings and have a difficult time saying no without feeling guilty. A passive anger style tries hard to avoid hurting others because if leads them to feel guilty. They also avoid angering others so that they can avoid feeling uncomfortable and/or fearful.

Passive-Aggressive Anger:

People with Passive-Aggressive anger style are not as outwardly aggressive toward others as the Aggressive style and they do not want to avoid the conflict as the Passive style instead, when they are mad, they want to get even and may use seduction and/or manipulation to get what they want. They are often nice to your face and use behind the back techniques to get even. They may use the silent treatment, withdraw their love/affection and their attention, gossip, tattle, or refuse to cooperate. When asked what is wrong , they often say “nothing” even though their body language or behavior clearly communicates that their is something wrong.

Projective-Anger:

A person using Projective-Aggressive anger style may appear passive but they are not. They are usually pretty angry and are afraid to own and express their anger. Instead, they project their anger onto others and/or may get others to act out their anger for them. They may say to you that you appear angry when you are not.

Assertive-Anger

Lastly people using Assertive anger style state they need a direct, open, and honest way and do not wait for others to read their mind. At the same time, they consider other people’s needs and feelings. They respect themselves and expect others to treat them with respect and dignity. They feel responsible for their own life and choices.