In the Holy Bible, God spoke in Mark 4:35-41, On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?" Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace, be still!" And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, "Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?" And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, "Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!"
We have all faced storms in life, and you may be facing one right now. Storms of relationship problems, children in rebellion, financial problems, grief, caring for a handicapped child or adult, health problems, job problems, religious persecution, addictions, depression, a loved one behind bars, a friend who turned on you, and the list goes on. I have faced storms of my own, and the only way I have made it through is Jesus Christ! Through a miracle, He either changes me or my situation. If He is allowing the wind to blow in your life right now and the waves are getting high, I can guarantee you that He has NOT abandoned you, but carries you on His shoulders. He is not only with you in your storm, but He is the only one who can actually do something about it!
God spoke in Deuteronomy 33:12, "The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by Him, who shelters him all the day long; and he shall dwell between His shoulders." He also spoke Hebrews 13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." No matter how you have been tossed, battered or bruised by circumstances in your life, Jesus loves you and He is with you, and longs to heal you. Give your heart to Him without delay, and let Him hold you.
Jesus asked the disciples to get into that boat, knowing exactly what lay ahead. He also got in with them, as they prepared to cross over to the other side. Jesus invites you to get into the boat with Him, and cross over to letting Him have your heart and to be Captain of your life. God's children are preparing to cross over to the heavenly Canaan, as dark evening is settling in over the world.
Jesus arose up out of sleep, out of that boat just as He arose up out of sleep in that tomb, so He can speak peace to your heart and my heart as we face uncertain times.
In Isaiah 9:6, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. God says in Revelation 15:2, "And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, [and] over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God." When the Redeemed stand on that sea as smooth as glass in heaven, it will be because Jesus, the Prince of Peace is there. No more earthquakes, no more sunami's, no more hurricanes, no more typhoons, no more strife. He is calling to you today, "Peace be still."
His disciples thought they were going to die as they tried in vain to bail water out of the sinking boat, and then they remembered Jesus was on board with them! Jesus was not about to let them perish, and He immediately answered their heart cry! He hears your heart cry right now, and He wants to do something about it. That secret that you've never told anyone, He knows, and He still loves you. He calls to you right now. Do you feel like you're barely keeping your head above water? Jesus has promised in Isaiah 43: 2, When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. He will keep your head above water because you're on His shoulders! His shoulders are broader than the horizon of today. We all go through hard circumstances as part of life, but God always turns it around for good!!!
Check out the following videos, one a music video, and the other an inspiring story of going forward in the face of life's storms. As you watch the father & son, realize that Jesus is doing the same thing for you right now. Jesus loves you that much!!!
We have all faced storms in life, and you may be facing one right now. Storms of relationship problems, children in rebellion, financial problems, grief, caring for a handicapped child or adult, health problems, job problems, religious persecution, addictions, depression, a loved one behind bars, a friend who turned on you, and the list goes on. I have faced storms of my own, and the only way I have made it through is Jesus Christ! Through a miracle, He either changes me or my situation. If He is allowing the wind to blow in your life right now and the waves are getting high, I can guarantee you that He has NOT abandoned you, but carries you on His shoulders. He is not only with you in your storm, but He is the only one who can actually do something about it!
God spoke in Deuteronomy 33:12, "The beloved of the LORD shall dwell in safety by Him, who shelters him all the day long; and he shall dwell between His shoulders." He also spoke Hebrews 13:5, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." No matter how you have been tossed, battered or bruised by circumstances in your life, Jesus loves you and He is with you, and longs to heal you. Give your heart to Him without delay, and let Him hold you.
Jesus asked the disciples to get into that boat, knowing exactly what lay ahead. He also got in with them, as they prepared to cross over to the other side. Jesus invites you to get into the boat with Him, and cross over to letting Him have your heart and to be Captain of your life. God's children are preparing to cross over to the heavenly Canaan, as dark evening is settling in over the world.
Jesus arose up out of sleep, out of that boat just as He arose up out of sleep in that tomb, so He can speak peace to your heart and my heart as we face uncertain times.
In Isaiah 9:6, Jesus is called the Prince of Peace. God says in Revelation 15:2, "And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, [and] over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God." When the Redeemed stand on that sea as smooth as glass in heaven, it will be because Jesus, the Prince of Peace is there. No more earthquakes, no more sunami's, no more hurricanes, no more typhoons, no more strife. He is calling to you today, "Peace be still."
His disciples thought they were going to die as they tried in vain to bail water out of the sinking boat, and then they remembered Jesus was on board with them! Jesus was not about to let them perish, and He immediately answered their heart cry! He hears your heart cry right now, and He wants to do something about it. That secret that you've never told anyone, He knows, and He still loves you. He calls to you right now. Do you feel like you're barely keeping your head above water? Jesus has promised in Isaiah 43: 2, When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. He will keep your head above water because you're on His shoulders! His shoulders are broader than the horizon of today. We all go through hard circumstances as part of life, but God always turns it around for good!!!
Check out the following videos, one a music video, and the other an inspiring story of going forward in the face of life's storms. As you watch the father & son, realize that Jesus is doing the same thing for you right now. Jesus loves you that much!!!
God be in U & Through U:-), Joy
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