All Storms End

If you look at the world you'll be distressed. If you look within yourself you'll be depressed. If you look at Christ you'll be at rest.

It’s the middle of the night, but you’re wide awake. The thunder is too loud. You walk over to the window. Lightning flashes and through the rain, you see a shadowy figure. Another flash and sure enough, there’s a man outside – this time just feet from the window. This sounds like a scene from a Hollywood horror film, but the disciples experienced this first-hand.

On a small boat in the middle of the Sea of Galilee, they were battling an incredible storm. No lights, no land nearby, when suddenly a man appeared a few yards from the boat. They were terrified! They thought He was a ghost. Then they recognized Jesus. As He boarded the boat, He spoke to the storm, and it stopped. They were stunned. This was no ordinary man.

We all face storms in life – from actual thunderstorms and natural disasters to countless personal trials and crises. It could be an extended illness in your life. Maybe the loss of a job and possibly the house. It could be a family falling apart. So many storms. How do we face them?

We’re not alone. Even when we find ourselves battling the storms of life, don’t forget that Jesus is right there with us. You may not always feel the presence of God, but you can trust that He is going to walk with us through every storm.

Jesus is All-Powerful. We are too quick to forget God when crises strike. We forget the miracles God has done in our past. Yet, Jesus always knows exactly what we’re experiencing. He’s bigger than even life’s biggest storms.

Remember, all storms end. Even when visibility is lost and we can’t see what’s next, we can trust that Jesus knows where we’re headed. You see, Jesus promises not only to walk with us through life’s storms but to get us where we need to go.

Also, at times life is hard, especially when we are not focused on Christ. Difficulties are unavoidable. But as we walk with God, He promises to get us through even the darkest storms. 

What storms are you facing right now? Are you trying, like the disciples, to battle in your own strength? Maybe you feel overwhelmed and exhausted. We live in a world that can seem overwhelming and exhausting.  Say to the Lord, “I’m done. Take control.” Allow Jesus to climb into the boat of your life and watch His presence begin to calm both the storm and your soul.

Let Us Pray -

Heavenly Father - You are worthy of all praise, all honor. Your steadfast love amazes me each morning.

When I hear voices around me saying I am not good enough, help me hear Your truth in my heart and give me strength and knowledge to know that I am.

Be with those who feel inadequate and doubt if anyone cares about them. When they question their value, give them a deeper sense of worth in Christ, and Christ alone.

Thank You that we don’t have to fight for our worth because You have already called us Your children.

Lord, the reason I am tired all the time is because I am trying to fight battles that belong to You.

Focus me on You Lord, not the problems (the storms) of life. I must stop trying to fix the problems in others, I cannot even fix the problems in me, how can I fix others? Lord forgive me. 

The storm is now calm because you are God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen. Amen. Amen.

We do not ever let God down because we do not hold God up - He holds us up!

Scripture -
“A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”’ – John 6: 18-20