Look at this picture for a moment. The boat represents safety and protection. The storm represents life. We all live on life’s boat at sea. Sometimes the waters are calm and peaceful and other times there is a huge storm happening. The picture represents Jesus and his disciples. If you read the story of Jesus and the Storm in Mark 4:35-41/Matthew 8: 23-27/Luke 8:22-25, you know Jesus had been teaching ALL DAY and was tired. He went below on the boat to get to rest. While he was sleeping a huge storm came about. The disciples being small on faith woke him in a state of panic. They cried “Lord, Lord, don’t ya care, we’re gonna die in this storm.” The Lord got up, calmed the storm and then proceeded to ask them where their faith was. As you continue about your day and come into many storms, imagine yourself in this picture. Imagine Jesus is right there beside you holding your hand and often times carrying you thru. Remember that Jesus loved you enough to die for your sins on the cross. As you are going thru the storms of life there are 3 points of importance you need to think of.
1. Remember the PROMISE of Jesus. He is committed to getting us thru the rough spots.If he brought you to it he will get you thru it. And pay attention,there is a lesson to be learned.
2. Rest in the presence of Jesus. With Jesus, we have no reason to be worried and stressed. Be calm and know he is there.
3. Rely of the power of Jesus to do the things we cannot do for ourselves.
Instead of running below on this ship of life during a storm, be calm and know Jesus is there and he is determined to get you to the other side. You just need to have faith!
Also think about Jeremiah 29:11 on your journey.
Lesson taught by Kip Laxon in Adrian, GA for Revival.
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