The Storms Have Only Just Begun

<p><em>...and the rain descended the floods came and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall for it was founded on the rock. -Matthew 7:25 (NKJV) </em></p><p><br></p><p>Christ and the New Testament writers have commanded and instructed the Church to prepare our families and fellowships for the inevitable storms of this life - storms of chaos affliction and persecution. </p><p>Have we made the necessary preparations? </p><p>Do we know what God desires and Jesus commands? Do we recognize these storms for what they are - spiritual battles we cannot avoid? </p><p>Is our house founded on the rock of our obedience to the commands of Christ? </p><p>In The Storms Have Only Just Begun Rob Streetman challenges the Church to inspect our individual and corporate foundations - to expose any spiritual shallowness cracks or vulnerabilities threatening the stability and security of our house. </p><p>Once our houses are adequately inspected necessary repair and restoration must follow lest the storms catch us unprepared and vulnerable to the deceptions distractions and destruction our enemies intend. </p><p>With God's inspection and restoration complete abiding as He desires becomes our final consideration. How do we respond to the storms of this decade and the destruction they produce? </p><p>Rob Streetman encourages the Church to abide in Christ and embrace the responsibilities and opportunities entrusted to the inhabitants of strong houses: providing refuge encouragement and truth to those who have lost theirs. </p><p>God's purpose and desire for The Storms Have Only Just Begun is the ultimate perfecting of our houses for His glory and kingdom!</p>