What to do in a Storm

“Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, ‘Let us go over to the other side of the lake.’ So they launched out. But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce gale of wind descended on the lake, and they began to be swamped and to be in danger. They came to Jesus and woke Him up, saying, ‘Master, Master, we are perishing!’ And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. And He said to them, ‘Where is your faith?’ They were fearful and amazed, saying to one another, ‘Who then is this, that He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him?’” Luke 8:22-25

Remember, you’re always in one of three places - (1.) You’re heading into a storm, (2.) you’re coming out of one, or (3.) you’re in one. The question is - What do you do when the storms of life come?

1. Stay in the boat. The best place to be is where Jesus is. Don’t panic, don’t bail, or jump ship. Stay in the boat.

2. Thank God for it. 1 Thess. 5:18, “in everything give thanks...” even storms.

3. Organize your thoughts. Ask the question: Why am I in this storm? If there is sin, repent. If it’s to grow you up, then hold on.

4. Remember the promises of God. He has you and will never leave you. Know there is always a purpose.

5. Keep moving forward. If you stop rowing, you get blown back. Go on, keep moving, and always remember God can take away the storm when you learn whatever it is He is teaching you!

A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner.