“When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves, but He was asleep. And they went and woke Him saying, “Save us, Lord, we are perishing.” And He said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then He rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this that even winds and sea obey Him?”

Matthew 8:23-27

 

 

“When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. For You have been a defense for the helpless, A defense for the needy in his distress, A refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat; For the breath of the ruthless Is like a rain storm against a wall.”    Proverbs 10:25

 

Before Jesus calms the storm in the seas, He wants to calm the storm in our heart. The storms obey when Jesus says “Peace, be still. “ Storm travels are faith-building expeditions. So, when our storms, and chaos in life, come crashing into our existence,  as Christians we must elevate, through Christ’s power, and  His unconditional love, to bring us out of it.

Some people are laboring under a major misapprehension believing; “Christians will not get sick,  nor sustain hardship, or difficult times…”

Not true!

In fact, we will definitely go through many trials, tribulations and adverse circumstances, as we journey through life.  However, we are able to get through it, because of Christ, and His guidance, and Omnipotence.

In the process we will grow Spiritually, and our roots will become deeply entrenched into the very foundation of Christ, and His gospel of truth.

Ostensibly, the real fact of the matter is, when we follow Jesus, we will experience various storms.  However, we therefore shouldn’t doubt God’s love for us, based on our given circumstances. We shouldn’t judge God’s love, based on the winds, floods, or waves. No. Ultimately, we should look at God’s love, based on the cross of Jesus Christ, and what He’s done for us.

Our passage in life, is conceptual in that God created us, and in that creation, we all have a purpose here on earth. We each have a path carved out for us, by the mighty hands of God. We have things to do, people to meet, specific events to get through. With each scenario, we gain aspects into the will of the Master, our Lord and Savior.

It is His proverbial strength, and wisdom that appeals to us in the depths of our very soul. It is His love, and guidance that catapults us, into achieving the impossible.

Because with God everything is possible!

So…walk with confidence. Hold your head high. Seek His face in all you do.  Then, realize that the “Great I AM,”  is with us every step of the way.

Irrespective of our past, or current circumstances, He is the vital part of our existence.  And without Him…we cannot attain the “full wardrobe” of a Christian.  For He covers us with His righteousness, as He covered us with His blood.

So…laugh in the face of the storms.

Be strong, and courageous.

For the sun always comes out after every storm.

And the peace that ensues after a raging storm, will soothe our very souls to heights of tranquility, and growth of spirit.  And love of God…

 

“Father, thank You for being at the helm of my ship in the storms of life, I know that no matter what I’m going through, You are with me, and will hold my right hand as You bring me safely into port, I give You all the glory, honor and dominion, today, tomorrow and always, in Jesus name, Amen.”