TEXT: MARK 4:
35-41, MATTHEW 7:24-27
In our Christian walk; storm
is inevitable, if you want to make it in life, you cannot avoid the storm that
shapes and moulds.
To fulfil destiny; you would
pass through the storm to get to your destination. Jesus Christ told his
disciples in verse 35 “let us go over to the other side” this shows they have a
particular destination that they were going. (The other side)
On their way to their
destination; the storm started, if they had gone back because they were afraid
of the storm, they would not have gotten to their destination.
The disciples were afraid of
the storm, they thought they would drown, but because Jesus was in the boat
with them, they overcame the storm.
Jesus was in the boat with
them; yet they experienced the storm, this implies that though you are in
Christ, troubles will come, but because God is on your side, your victory is
sure. (Matt 7: 24-27)
In this text; Jesus likened
those that put his words into practice to a wise man who built his house on the
rock. Those that hear his words and did not put it into practice are likened to
the foolish man, who built his house on sand. The promises in the word of God
are enough for believers to rely on during trials.
To overcome the storm of our
lives, we need to put our trust in God. He is our rock and we need to sink our
root of faith deep in him. To overcome the storm you need one thing to do; that
is to involve the controller of storm, the one that can calm the storm of your
life. His name is the lord Jesus Christ.
Some people believe they can
calm the storm of their lives with their canal wisdom or with their natural
strength. These people can be likened with those who build their house on sand,
which the wind will easily blow away. You cannot calm the storm of your life
with your canal wisdom or strength. It takes the intervention of God to calm
every storm that one is facing; the disciples did nothing on their own to calm
the storm, because they understand that their power cannot calm the storm. All
they did was to call on Jesus to help them to rebuke the storm.
HOW TO OVERCOME THE STORM
·
Always have a
close fellowship with God by praising, worshiping, exalting and praying.
·
Study and
meditate on the word of God. Be familiar with his words (Joshua 1:8)
·
Pray with
understanding (pray by making reference to relevant scripture.)
·
Remember that you
are not alone in that situation alone. Jesus is in it with you, so don’t
hesitate to commit everything to him.
·
Do not take any
decision on your own always ask God for direction. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
·
It is very
difficult to concentrate during trials, but do not forget to engross yourself
by confessing positive words. His words are powerful; but when you refuse to
speak the word, it becomes powerless.
·
Always rejoice in
the lord even in that situation that you are in. the bible says we should
rejoice always. Rejoice while you are waiting for God to calm the storm of your
life. (Philippians 4:4)
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