WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE RAGE by Joseph Prince
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. “ Psalm 46:1
Storms of life. You know them well. They overwhelm you. Wave after wave of relentless battering that knocks you off your feet till you don’t know which side is up. Till every ounce of energy is used up and you feel weak, abandoned, and lonely. Perhaps you’re caught in one of life’s storms now.
When the disciples of Jesus were out at sea, caught in a turbulent and tossed by the waves, who came to them in their darkest hour? It was Jesus Himself (Matt. 14:22-33). Jesus came in style, walking on the raging waters. The loving Savior came to them at their exact point of need to rescue them.
He is above the storms. He walks above–He is greater than–every adversity and opposition that you may be facing right now, and He comes to you to rescue you!
“Don’t be afraid! Take Courage. I am here!” (Matt. 14:27). What comfort those words must have brought to the the disciples who were exhausted and shaking with fear for their lives.
When the storms of life rage, don’t go by what you see and hear all around you. Don’t go by your negative feelings and emotions. Live by the truth of God’s Word, which encourages you to “be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic…For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you” (Deut. 31:6). Our God is a personal and loving God who is with you in your boat right in the midst of the howling storm. He knows how to lead you to victory every time. He cannot fail you!