In light of the recent storms, I have spent a lot of time lately watching the Weather Channel and other assorted news varieties.

Intermixed with the reports of wind speeds and wave heights and forecasted projections, I’ve paid special attention to the reports of the people in “immediate danger” who had decided to stay where they are and risk it all. To hear the reporters say it, those people are stupid and reckless, or at the very least uninformed of the danger they’re in. I have to say, I was partially in agreement with them; that is, until I watched an interview with one of those “questionable” people.

In this interview, with wind whipping all around them, the interviewer and the “crazy” guy are standing in his yard. He’s asked something like “Why have you chosen to stay when you know you’re going to be pulverized by this giant storm?” and he responds with “Because it’s our home, we started here, and, if needed, we’ll end here.”

That bit gave me pause. “It’s our home.” He might as well have said “We believe in this place, and we’re desperate to keep it.” In my mind, this is how we should be living out our faith. With desperation. We should be living as if there’s a storm coming and we know exactly how dangerous it may be for us. It may even cost us our lives; but we’re Desperate to keep our footing, to stay in place and trust in Jesus for safety and strength. For if we do, the blessings after the storm are well worth it.

What have you been desperate for in your life? Would you be willing to give your life for what you believe in most?