Storms

As the United States is being pounded from one end to the other with fierce winter storms; I thought how fitting to see what God has to say about the subject.

Psalm 107:29 ESV “He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed.”

Well, I could sufficiently stop right there! He made the storm be still and the waves were hushed.”

Are the rains pounding, the wind howling, the seas threatening to capsize, the wolves howling at your door? Turn to the one who rules over the storms.

Mathew 8:23-27 ESV “And 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 arose 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.”

Does your world feel swamped? Are you perishing? And then there was a great calm! Who did the disciples turn to? Jesus! Think about it!

Nahum 1:7 ESV “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the days of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.” He knows you, do you know him?

Isaiah 25:4 ESV “For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and shade from the heat; for the breath of the ruthless is like a storm against a wall.”

Joshua 1:9 ESV “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Dearest Lord,

The world we live in is a mess! Storms of many kinds brew; weather, poverty, rebellion, ignorance, anger, malice, and war! You have warned us that these days would come and they have. I humbly ask you Lord for your strength, wisdom, and protection. Whether the storms are the elements or personal battles within our bodies, homes, workplaces, or schools! I thank you for quieting the winds of our minds, calming the waves that unsettle our bodies, and the great peace you bring to our souls. Thank you Lord Jesus for your protection in any storms we may face; in your name, I pray with thanksgiving. Amen