Joe Broadmeadow

Author · Retired Police Captain

Perhaps, but not certain?

By Joe Broadmeadow

I saw something the other day that gave me pause.

A new mega church is under construction near me.
There’s been a sign, partially hidden by overgrowth, announcing it’s imminent arrival for awhile. I guess extortion, ah collection, of tithe took longer than expected.
They have begun clearing the land of trees and the other native resident species (apparently dis-placeable members of creation).  Part of the Biblical decree to dominion over the earth and all it’s creatures.
Anyway, a large group of about 30 were gathered, heads bowed, hands folded.  Not absolutely certain, but it looked like praying .
I had to slow down as the cars were parked all over the sides of road.
Suddenly, one of those really good Southwest Florida bolts of lightning came out of the sky, followed instantly by an earth shaking thunder clap.
I thought it odd they all broke formation and ran for their cars. It wasn’t raining, clouds were still well off in the distance.
Then the thought occurred to me.
They were praying to God
An Omnipotent, Omniscient Being
A perfect being wouldn’t miss.
Or would he?  Could he?
Looked like lot of uncertainty running to those cars.
Joe Broadmeadow

About the author

Joe Broadmeadow is a retired East Providence, Rhode Island, police captain, the author of the Josh Williams and Hawk Bennett crime novels, and the founder of JEBWizard Creative Media. See the books →

2 responses to “Perhaps, but not certain?”

  1. kate Lachance

    Believing but with a side of caution????

  2. Joe Broadmeadow

    A Christian version of hedging your bet

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