STorMs oF LiFe...

Luke 8:22-25 “One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

1.       You were born to face the storm – I’m sure you’re most likely wondering, like huh? Well… the truth is that you were actually born to face the storm. Storms of life were never reserved for a particular set of people.  As far as you are alive, life will definitely bring storms your way, small ones and mighty big ones.

2.     Jesus does not promise me a life void of storms, but He does promise to be there with me and give me peace when the storm comes. - Jesus, being God, most definitely knew that a storm was coming on when He and His disciples got into the boat. He is well aware of the fact that I will experience storms in my life, but when the storms come, His peace which passeth all understanding will guard my heart and mind (Philippians 4:7). God’s presence and peace is far greater than any storm I have faced, I am facing, or will ever face.

3.     Do NOT chicken out of a storm! – Just like there’s light at the end of every tunnel, so also is there land at the other side of every storm! Be ready for the storm and courageously face it. Once you have Jesus in your boat, you do not need to worry about the storm. Because He has power over every storm, I do not need to fear anything.

4.     Faith in Jesus will see me through any storm –Where is your faith? Are you passing through depression, fear, the loss of a loved one or even physical pain? Put your faith in Jesus Christ! These are all storms of life and only your faith will take you through it all. Faith is key if I must successfully get to the other side of the storm. Sure, you’ll probably lose it every once in a while but do not lose your faith. Remember that even if you have faith like a mustard seed, it can work wonders for you. (Luke 17:6) In those moments when you think you are drowning, call out to Jesus to raise you up! He is able!

“Lord, I do not ask you to prevent me from the storm because I am not immune to storms of life. All I ask is that you increase my faith in You. Deliver me from doubt so that You can bring me to the other side. Amen.”

References:

The Holy Bible

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