John in answer to your question. Yes I expect God to turn tbe tornado when I pray or quell a squall that comes through Little Rock. I have walked to the west side of my house and raised my hands and say in the Name of Jesus Christ , Peace, Be Still, Dissipate. In a matter of minutes the wind would die down. God would spare us.
I was with a friend in the car on a freeway when we were caught in a blinding rain squall. We could not see literally tbe car in front of us. As we prayed and asked God's help a way was made for us where we could see through tbe rain in front of us and reach safety. Though it was blinding on either side.
A friend called me from tbe Hawaiian islands. A cat 3 storm was coming toward them. As we prayed God told our spirits to rebuke tbe storm. We did in the Name of Jesus. God turned tbe storm toward the colder waters if tbe Pacific.
Another time my same friend called again. Tsunamis alerts had gone off Hawaii was looking at a thirty foot wave coming toward then because of tbe earthquake in Chile. As we prayed it came to our spirits to rebuke tbe tidal wave. We did by faith. What should have been a thirty foot wave was a three foot swell.
In tbe case of the hurricane or tsunami did tbe secular scientist give God glory. No. Some were dumbfounded and tried to rationalize what they thought should have taken place. But we as believers gave God glory because we knew he had answered our prayers.
I hesitate to share this because this could be construed as boasting. Though I boast in Jesus. But I know the attitude and theology of tbe forum does not allow for miracles. But brother I wad to answer your question you posed in your post to me.
As I have reflected on the above experiences I never tried to tbeologize tbe moment God would put upon me to rebuke or ask him to turn a storm in Jesus Name. It just seemed the right thing to do at tbe time. But the Lord has brought some scripture to mind to confirm tbe experiences I shared. In Mark 4:35-41 Jesus calmed the storm. In John 14:12 Jesys says anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. Thus someone may be led or can step out on faith and rebuke a storm or even a hurricane. Again if they have tbe faith of a mustard seed.
Jesus teaches in Mark 11:20-25 Jesus teaches we can move mountains by faith if we do not doubt. The corresponding account in Mathew tells us we need but only the faith of a mustard seed.
Brother I do believe if one have mustard seed faith tbe storm can be abated and turned. But even if it is not turned my faith will still be intact. God only has a higher purpose. We can still pray for God to preserve life and property
One final thing comes to mind. In Mat.14:22-35 where Jesus was walking on water. Peter said Lord if it us you. Tell me to come out to you. Jesus said come. Notice Jesus did not rebuke Peter for a seemingly outrageous request. He said come. As long as Peter focussed on Christ he could walk on water. But when be took his eyes off Jesus he began to sink. After Jesus caught him and they got back to the boat. Jesus simply asked Peter. Where s your faith.
Thus one may be led to rebuke a hurricane in Jesus name. It may seem foolish to others. But God may be delighted by tbe exercise of faith. All he would require is a mustard seed of faith.
Just my thoughts.
Bearnaster.
