Even in the storm, you are held in the palm of His hand. But on the journey from Jerusalem to Rome, Paul faced one of the fiercest storms of his life. Anticipate and expect that God will fulfill His promises. . Some were ready to abandon ship. For the past 21years all ive been facing is battle after battle. Pauls trip to Rome beginning in Acts 27 is the story of a stormy trip and shipwreck. In Palestine, it was common knowledge that the summer season was potent enough to dry up several of the rivers in the area, leaving only an attractive bed of sand in it's place. Learn more. May the Lord bless His Word in the midst of your heart. So at some point in each of our lives, there will be struggles. We dont know. and many of us have lost alot because we did not have a strong vision. S Matthew 8:23-27 NKJV Give Him the glory. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. For those who trust in God, storms mold us into the image of Christ. Yet again in verse 33 we read that "Paul was encouraging them to take some food.". He saw this storm before it ever reached you, and has already worked out the provision youll need to get you through. In Jesus name, Amen. and in your life there will be a time when you can look back and see that everything that you have been toiling with was only making you able to handle the storm. Zephaniah 3:17 KJV - "The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.&rdquo. Introduction Storm is a devastating wind or encounter that blows off or destroys. Then His disciples came to, and awoke Him, saying, Lord, save us! . The bible teaches us that we can live and rest in the strength and comfort that God provides when we face the problems and tribulations of the world. But as soon as anything else appeared on the horizon, they were ready to jump ship. In January 2017 an outbreak of tornados would start the year off. Only to encounter the harsh conditions of the winter season that was enhanced by the rainy month of September and find that his sandy oasis was really a river bed. The sermon came from Psalm 2 and Psalm 46. You can imagine Paul onboard the ship: Jesus, I know youve called me to Rome. In Jesus name amen, Need prayer for my mom as well. A Prayer in the Storm When the storms rage around me, I can always run to You and rest, Lord. I am asking for continued prayer that God heal this kidney and make it work like God intended for it to work. Not only this, God has graciously allowed that all those there will be spared as well. it is a travesty of sorts for God to give you all of this word and you do nothing with it. We ask you to wrap your loving arms around her. Currently going through a divorce that I did not want and struggling with doubts, worries and anger. Help her see her sin and her need for a savior. Lift her head above all of the terrible things that she has gone through. When the floodwaters rise and break against the house, it stands firm because it is well . And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled. Good evening. I woke up with a dream going through a huge current flood. and he does so to his own benefit, because soon there comes a stormy situation. And pour all of His grace, mercy, and love into the life of another storm battered soul. I have so many mixed emotions. Two years earlier, Jesus himself stood by Paul in prison and promised, As you have testified to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome (Acts 23:11). God is a healer. The first anchor is hope in the person of God Himself. But who will believe it? "Every storm runs out of rain, just like every dark night turns into day.". In Jesus name, amen. Jesus is a Rock in a weary land, a shelter in the time of storm. When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned. Strengthen him Lord. We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows us to be humbled again by some force of nature that reminds us of our true size and strength. Rather, He has promised to be with us in the storm. 26 "But we must run aground on a certain island.". God bless! Focus on God, and that His plan is perfect, and in the end meant for our good. God is with you. Its here, in the midst of the storm when the floodwaters are rising threatening to drowned us that we must decide if we will allow God to use this storm. We can learn much from the account of Jesus walking across the water in the midst of the storm, and from Peter's boldness to walk on the water toward him. As long as these things dont sprout into roots of bitterness that will keep us from God. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. Brothers and sisters, we are strong people, and we are resilient. 3. The piece was meant to be my Rhema at the storm Im in, I will trust God and surrender it all for him. Houston, Louisiana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Saint Thomas ,the Turks and Caicos, Haiti, Bahamas, Miami, Fort Lauderdale , and Tampa Bay. The sailors were seeking to escape from the ship, and had lowered the ships boat into the sea under pretense of laying out anchors from the bow. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious child. Im so glad that this post blessed you. Struggles are a part of our lives. The Lord Jesus is our deliverer and in Him you shall rise. We get so wrapped up in doing something for God. Through faith, you will find your identity. Dr. Steve Viars has served at Faith Church in Lafayette, IN since 1987. Knowing that the house that builds was to last a lifetime and not just a couple of months. It simply said, I still trust you, I collapsed into a puddle of tears on the floor. Third surgery in weeks. God is in control, and God is good. Father, we lift up Marshas son and ask that you will put a hedge of protection around him. The storm didn't end, but I learned about trusting God in the storm and trusting Him to be my peace in the storm. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Hello Michelle, He already knows what your feeling and the thoughts in your head so begin speaking it. 25 Bible Verses for Strength in Difficult Times 1. Three interventions of Paul follow in verses 21-38. "Sometimes a storm in your life is what will blow you to the place you are longing to be.". Pastor Viars leads and equips Faith Church as Senior Pastor with a focus on preaching and teaching God's Word and using his organizational skills in guiding the implementation of the Faith Church mission and vision. In Jesus name amen. This verse has been such a comfort to me. (This post is an adaptation of Bishop Brewer's sermon on Nov. 13, 2016, at Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden, Florida.) It had little girl writing scrawled across it and the edges were a bit bent but the simple words brought me to my knees. Or allow it to shatter our faith and drive us away from God. His power will lift us up above the dark clouds so we can ride the winds of the storm that bring. Oh Tracy, I am so sorry to hear that. he did not escape his responsibility to labour and toil. I will soon smile at this storm with Jesus in the boat.Isaiah 66:9 will soon materialize for me.The world will soon here my testimony. so when the storm is over, I'll still be standing tall and giving God the glory. Having trouble logging into your account? People hurting everywhere. And God comes to us and says, You dont need a new promise. Mexico, was struck by an 8.2-magnitude quake, the strongest in decades, killing at least 58 people and leveling areas in some southern states. My other son is in the streets with no communication. Summary: How to have peace when the storms of life rage about us 1 2 Next PEACE IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM It would be wonderful if life was always rosy and filled with sunny days, but the truth is - often it's not. The Lord never promised we will never see storm in life ( as a matter of fact, He has told us to expect trouble, John 16:33. the one He says to be wise, and the other is declared to be foolish. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. Weve heard so many times from people in our life that they struggled with recognizing their worth. Learn more. Your church is in dire straits. Right when all seems darkest, after ALL HOPE WAS FINALLY GIVEN UP, God sent an angel to Paul to tell him that they will all live through this. Hello Marsha, Im so sorry to hear that. 8 Finally, [b]believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by Gods word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. In the name of Jesus let go, let God let his will be done. Knowing that the devil tried this before, but the last storm that I came through left me with a praise. Sometimes we have to go through the storm so that it strips away everything that we are relying on so that we can meet the one who is God in the storm. because the power of vision is actualized when you put things in place that will at some future point in time usher in the vision that you have. Encircle her with your angel armies and fight for her. laziness will cause you to take shortcuts through life. I truely feel that this was a miracle given to us by God and for that reason I refused to give up on the success of this transplant. 22 "And yet now I URGE YOU TO KEEP UP YOUR COURAGE, for there shall be no loss of life among you, but only of the ship. Were here to tell you that you are priceless, even on your messiest day, and remind you that you have an impact on the world around you. Your email address will not be published. But a wiser and more visually insightful man would see this layout and immediately look for a more stable foundation on which to build. Blessed are those who mourn, for they WILL receive comfort. God's peace is perfect. This is why it is important to be in the presence of the Word; for it is in the Word that there is strength and safety. Im in distress and im weary.I cry a lot.I dont have words to utter in my prayer only by heart.Im wounded and fearful.this is my second marrige and Idont want to fail again.Major challenge is a babywe dont have kids together and He is threatening to go outside of our marrige to make kids.I have three kids from my previous marrige.The doctors said the only way to get pregnat is through IVF and its expensive and we dont have such money yet.Please for us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; They shall mount up with wings like eagles. and if I don't pass notes all night in church, I'm not trying to be funny. The Father is with you and will keep you anchored until this storm passes. The ship would not survive the storm unharmed, but it was to be the means of their survival. We ask you to call Tennille. He would be close to me. Shut the mouth of the enemy. Firstly, God promises us his presence. He is holding your hand. Those who do not know Christ need encouragement. "Your God whom you constantly serve will Himself deliver you" ( Daniel 6:16 ). Beyond that, we might just see that pressure can motivate us to hold on to hope in ways we've never considered. I've got too much word in me to let the devil destroy me. Father, we lift up Candice to you. I struggled with the loss of my own children and know the pain that comes with it. Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 25:4-5, Psalms 107:28-31, Psalms 91:2-6. Father, we lift up Jons mother to you. Acts 27, Acts 27:1-38, Psalm 107, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw Him and were troubled. they were blown across the sea in that storm! You're the only place we can find peace and strength. He leads us into new territory, and the kingdom of God is within reach. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Paul has a divine appointment to keep and God will see that he keeps it. Though the storms keep on raging in my life. Devastation around us and devastation that touches us may happen. He wants us to find Him in the midst of it first." "Storms in life are not meant to break us but to bend us towards God." "Often we become apathetic in our lives until we face a severe storm. What the disciples learned in Matthew chapter 14, as they encountered a storm shows us what real peace is. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Praying for you as you go through your storm. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven. Hes our strength. Youre bombing several classes. She is struggling Lord. This indent made me to more closer to God. 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