The barometer (1) - All The Good Seed Daily Devotionals for 2025

We have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in you hearts.
2 Peter 1:19.

The barometer (1)
For extensive weather forecasts weather satellites are indispensable. We all know the impressive photos of hurricanes in the North Atlantic that make it possible to warn of dangers for shipping and cities in good time.

The large sailing ship Hyacinth, on the other hand, on its way to the island of Barbados in 1831 had only a barometer available. The sea was calm and the sky cloudless. So Captain Oldrey was astonished when he looked at the barometer in his cabin. It had suddenly dropped considerably, indicating "storm". In his concern he went up on deck to observe the sky and the sea for indications. But there was not the slightest sign of a change in the weather.

Oldrey consulted his officers, who supposed the barometer to be defective. The experienced captain, however, feared the hurricanes in that region and took the warning seriously. He had the sails taken down and all loose or movable objects secured to preserve both ship and crew from damage or harm. Two hours later the storm reached the Hyacinth, but it withstood its fury.

For our voyage through life God has not left us without a "barometer". It can be found in the prophetic word. The prophets of ancient times, then Jesus Christ and finally His apostles have left us countless indications to enable us to recognise the "signs of the times" and take the necessary precautions.

(to be concluded on Thursday)

Today's reading: 1 Chronicles 6:1-32 · Psalms 80:9-19