Through the Storm

[Ncdataman]

Through the Storm

"So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said.' "
— Acts 27:25



Sometimes we may think that when we're in the will of God, it will be smooth sailing. But many times it is just the opposite. Doors slam in our faces. Obstacles appear in our paths and storms arise that threaten to drive us off course.

That is why we need to remember there is a devil who wants to stop us from doing what God wants us to do.

As the apostle Paul was on his way to do the will of God, he hit some tough times. An incredible storm arose that caused the people in his boat to despair of their lives. But there was no obstacle big enough to stop Paul. He always seemed to rise above his circumstances.

As he went through the storm, he knew God had shown him what to do, and he would let nothing deter him from that course.

When a hard time hits, when a crisis hits, when a tragedy hits, we often want out. We ask God for an airlift out of our problems.

But many times, God wants us to learn in the midst of them. Romans 8:35–37 says, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . . No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us" (NIV). Notice the phrase, "in all these things." It isn't saying we won't face some of these things. But it says that in them we are more than conquerors.

If you are seeking to obey the Lord, expect opposition. Expect obstacles. Expect difficulties. But also expect God to see you through.

Reprinted from Harvest

 

[Trishann]

Thank you Brother for sharing this message. God is good all the time and even though we might not see his hand in a situation it does not mean its not there. At times I can look back and see how God did a mighty work, but at that monent of time, I couldn't see it except to trust in the Lord.

Your sister in Christ, Trish

 

[Lioness]

Thank you Nc for these words of encouragement.....

God certainly does use the difficult times in our lives to refine us: I know that, in my case, it is when I come to the end of myself that I meet my Heavenly Father fully in His mighty strength. I know in those times that I can rely on Him; that He is totally dependable.....

As one of my favourite Christian teachers (Joyce Meyer) once said: 'How can we learn to fully trust God if we never face anything that we simply have to trust Him about?!' :coocoo:.....Annoyingly true, this!

I think Peter sums this up beautifully:
"....though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honour, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ" (1 Peter 1: 6 and 7)

 

[Coconut]

Through the Storm

"For I believe God. It will be just as he said.' "
— Acts 27:25

Amen.

"When a hard time hits, when a crisis hits, when a tragedy hits, we often want out. We ask God for an airlift out of our problems."

Act 27:26 "But we must run aground on some island."

Act 28:8 It happened that the father of Publius lay sick with fever and dysentery. And Paul visited him and prayed, and putting his hands on him healed him. And when this had taken place, the rest of the people on the island who had diseases also came and were cured.

I love this passage! "It happened"...it just so happens you`ve been run aground eh? Nay!

 

[Ncdataman]

I am glad everyone enjoyed this devotional. May the Lord continue to bless each of you.

In Christ,

NC