Why Would God Allow Hurricane Melissa? | The Kirk Cameron Show Ep 73

Finding Hope in the Storm: Understanding God’s Sovereignty in Hurricane Melissa

Good morning, everyone. We’ve all asked the question: why would a loving God allow a hurricane like Melissa—the most powerful storm ever recorded—to devastate homes, take lives, and uproot communities who were simply trying to live? This is a difficult question, but one we cannot ignore. Stay with me through this devotional, and I’ll share a perspective that can bring peace to your heart and clarity to your mind.

If you’ve followed the news, you’ve seen the heartbreak in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and Bermuda: homes destroyed, families scattered, churches washed away, entire communities in mourning. Hurricane Melissa didn’t just break records—it shattered lives. And our question is raw and real: why does God allow storms to strike good people?

One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God doesn’t hide from the storms. In Mark 4, Jesus calms the storm, saying, “Hush,” and the wind and waves obey. Observers asked, “Who is this that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Jesus isn’t only demonstrating power—he’s revealing who He is: Lord over wind, waves, and every storm, in every age.

Here’s an unshakable truth: Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hurricanes, seasons, and circumstances may change, but Jesus does not. No storm can catch Him off guard or wrest control from His hands. Even when we don’t understand why tragedy strikes, we can trust who God is. The One who commands the winds also calls His people to act—to comfort the brokenhearted, help the suffering, and bear one another’s burdens.

In the storms of life and the storms of our world, we are called to be Jesus’ hands and feet: praying, serving, and loving those in need. God’s sovereignty isn’t an excuse for inaction; it’s a call to compassion. To those affected by Hurricane Melissa, we see you, we love you, and we pray for you. God has not abandoned you. He is still in control, redeeming every tear and every loss.

Remember this: a storm may take a home, a livelihood, or even a life, but it cannot take your identity in Christ, your salvation, or the hope of your future. Storms may rage, but Jesus is your destiny. Waves may roar, but He reigns. Destruction may come, but resurrection and new life follow. Psalm 135:6-7 reminds us that the Lord does as He pleases in heaven and on earth, commanding the clouds, rain, and wind. Even now, He is at work.

So today, let’s pray boldly, serve faithfully, and show love to those in need. Let us be first to arrive and last to leave. If you or someone you love is facing the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, know that Jesus is standing in your boat, whispering, “Do not be afraid. I am with you.”

Lord, we pray for every soul affected by Hurricane Melissa. Strengthen those offering help, protect them, and let this tragedy draw hearts to the gospel. Even when we cannot see Your plan, help us trust Your goodness, knowing You work all things together for Your glory and our ultimate flourishing. Amen.