DOES GOD ALLOW DEVASTATION?

This message is in response to the devastating wildfires currently going on in Hawaii, and in addition I prayed for the people there. Weather devastations are not always “acts of God,” although often perceived to be punishment for the sins of the world. God has the power to control storms and other forms of devastation, however most are merely acts of nature. However, God may decide to not intervene when tragedies due to weather conditions occur, because He wants us to come back to Him and focus on eternal life rather than things of the world. If one never encounters storms in life, what assurance would we have that God can save us from them. We cannot reverse devastation upon the land, however God can help us to overcome the effects of the storm and start over anew.