God's glories in creation - 2
LIGHTNING AND THUNDER
Then it came to pass on the third day, in the morning, that there were thunderings and lightnings, and a thick cloud on the mountain; and the sound of the trumpet was very loud, so that all the people who were in the camp trembled. (Exodus 19:16 NKJV)
There's a behaviour pattern we observed in our parents and the older generation during thunderstorms. When a bright lightning struck, they quickly made a loud, double smacking sound with their lips. Although no plausible explanation is attributed to this myth, it appears that it is a purposeful act of safety, since it is common knowledge that thunder can strike individuals during heavy thunderstorm! As children, we were also warned that our fingers would stiffen up if we stood outside wetting our hands under rain showers!
According to scientific explanation, lightning is a naturally occurring electrostatic discharge in which two electrically active areas, one on the ground and one in the atmosphere, quickly neutralise each other. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning that emerges when gases in the discharge go through a rapid increase in pressure. The lightning discharge heats the air rapidly causing it to expand. This rapid expansion and contraction creates the sound wave that we hear as thunder.
Here are some important rules to remember about lightning safety: 1)No place outside is safe during a thunderstorm. 2)Plan your outdoor activities so that you can get to a safe place in case a thunderstorm develops. 3)Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors! If you can hear thunder, the storm is near enough to you to pose an immediate threat; after the thunder ends, wait 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities. 4)If thunder clouds are anywhere near, you should not be outside. Lightning can travel long distances. It doesn't have to be raining overhead for lightning to strike. Don't wait until the "last minute" to seek shelter. 5)If you are outside, go inside an enclosed building. You are also fairly safe in a vehicle, if the windows are up and you do not touch any metal. 6)Once inside a closed building, stay away from windows, showers, sinks, bath tubs, and electronic equipment such as TVs, radios, corded telephones and computers. 7)If you are caught outside and can't get to a safe place, there are things you should avoid so that you don't increase the chance of being struck. Never take shelter under a tree and stay away from other tall things like utility and flag poles, but avoid open areas and high ground. Stay away from metal bleachers and fences. Never lie on the ground as that increases the chances for being struck by dangerous ground current. (Courtesy: NESDIS, USA).
Science may appear to offer explanation for these mysterious acts of God, but hear what the bible says, 'He sends it forth under the whole heaven, His lightning to the ends of the earth. After it a voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, And He does not restrain them when His voice is heard. God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend' (Job 37:3-5).
As for our safety, God's word says, 'And He [Jesus] said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I give you the authority...over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you." ' What then should we fear?
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