When It Rains, It Pours

"It always rains in paradise." Rain has plagued Hawaii over the past few weeks. There has been lots of flooding and just yesterday a dam on Kauai broke, taking at least one life. I have not been seriously affected by the flooding, but the rain has caused some minor inconveniences. Yesterday when I was done with my work in the office and ready to walk home I noticed that it was pouring. So, I went back to my office and patiently waited for the rain to let up and then grabbed my umbrella and did some puddle hopping back to my place.

Last summer when I was in Mexico for a mission trip we had just finished a days worth of work when the rain started pouring. At first everyone ran for cover, but it was seconds later that we were standing in the pouring rain, soaking up every drop we could. It is amazing what a blessing a simple rain storm could be in the dead heat of summer up in the mountains of Mexico.

Whether it is a cleansing rain or the flood gates opening we will all experience "rainstorms." Sometimes when it rains it will pour, yes even in paradise. God will take care of the rainstorms, so get out there and dance!!!