Calming The Storms of Life
/If I have learned one thing in my 46 years on planet earth it is this. Jesus might not miraculously BAIL us out from our issues and problems, but he will BIND us to Himself as He walks us through the storms of life. Jesus not only calms the storms in our lives, but He also deals with the heart issues that cause the storm in the first place.
Are you on the high seas without an anchor? Do you need Jesus to show up and bring stability, sanity, and clarity in your storm?
Storms. Either we have been in one, we are going through one, or we are going to be in one soon. We are human, and as humans we live in a world of pain that leaves us battered, bruised, and scarred. Maybe your storms were caused by something you did or maybe it was caused by what someone else did to you. Either way, the waves of pain come crashing in and life becomes
I am reminded of the passage in Matthew 14: 22-33 where the disciples were caught in a huge storm in the middle of a very large lake. They were exhausted, scared and needed help. I can only assume that at least one of them wished that Jesus had gotten on the boat, too. Right when the storm was at its peak the disciples see a figure in the distance.
Every last one of them were scared senseless.
Not only did they think they were going to sink, but now they thought they were seeing a ghost. It doesn't get any stranger than that. Because we can read the end of the story, Jesus was walking toward their rescue.
He is walking towards yours as well.
Wouldn't it be nice if we could see the end of our story and know that He will calm our storms?
Here are 3 life preserving verses that you can hold on to in the midst of your inclement weather.
1. He's in the storm with you.
Jesus had storms in His life, too. He was human just like you. He was rejected, ridiculed, and he was misunderstood.
He can identify in your weaknesses because He Himself was weak.
Scripture doesn't say this, but in my mind I'll bet Jesus got soaking wet that night, too. The wind was blowing, the waves were churning, and He was walking right in the middle of it with rescue on His mind.
He identifies with your suffering.
" God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Though it's waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at it's swelling pride."
Psalm 46:1-4
2. Take courage.
Jesus didn't stop the storm right away. The first thing He did was speak truth to the hearts of these fearful men. He asked them to have courage because He knew the storm was not going to last forever.
We desperately need Jesus to show up.
We need Him to hold us tightly and not let go.
We need Him to heal us and make us whole again.
What does He ask of you? He asks you to be brave and take courage during the process knowing He is in control.
The Lord always addresses the heart issue before He deals with the physical ones.
" Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the LORD."
Psalm 31:24
3. See the storm through the eyes of Jesus.
Somehow when the bottom drops out of our lives it brings us back to the basics. It helps us focus on what really matters and all of the small stuff is not important. It causes us to reach out and seek God.
" When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I."
~ Psalm 61:2
Our sufferings lead us to The Great Physician, The Comforter, The Counselor and The Rock. Oh, to have eyes to see that God is on the Throne! When we see what God has to say about Himself in His word, we can see our sufferings through His eyes and that brings us a whole new perspective.
" Teach me Lord to have faith
in what your bringing me
will change my life and bring you glory.
There on the storm, I am learning to let go
of the will that I so long to control.
There may I be in your arms eternally.
I thank you Lord
You are the
Calmer of the Storm."
Calmer Of The Storm by Downhere
Friend, if you are churning on the high seas, call out, take courage and keep His perspective. The Anchor of your soul is walking toward you with rescue on His mind.
