Annderthesun

A friend’s wife died after being struck by lightning. It was sunset, and there was no rain. They were walking back to shore when a sudden flash and a deafening crack shattered the moment. She was struck directly. My friend, who was holding her hand, also suffered an electric shock. Despite receiving medical attention, she did not survive. She was 35. At the time, my friend was slightly bent over, guiding some children out of the water, while his wife stood beside him. As he recounted the incident, I was speechless. Two thoughts stayed with me. First, the details—the place, the timing, even their positions—reminded me that nothing falls outside God’s sovereignty, even when His purposes remain hidden from us. Second, death can come without warning. We must be ready to face God. As Hebrews 9:27 says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” While reading 2 Kings, I was reminded of the Shunammite woman, whose son died on her lap after complaining of pain ...