Matthew 24:32-39

Matthew 24:32-44 
The Message (MSG)

  Sometimes it takes a flood. 
  God tries to get our attention in a lot of different ways.  God uses events and people in our lives to remind us of his great love and provision for us.  Sometimes these events are small and we notice them, and we realize that we've been neglecting what the Holy Spirit is saying to us.
  Other times, we have a flood in our lives, a deluge of events that overwhelms us, and we realize we don't have the strength to sustain ourselves.  Some people will say that God never gives us more than we can handle, but I don't know that I believe that -- I think sometimes we have way more than we can handle, and only God can lead us through the waters that threaten to drown us. 
  It is my prayer that we don't end up in a flood, but it happens, and when it does, it is my prayer that the church is humble and surrounds those in need with love rather than reprimand, to point to grace and light and love.