- Storms come even when we are in God’s will.
- Matthew 14:22-33 tells us that Jesus placed His disciples out in the boat, and He knew it would be stormy.
- God sometimes sends us into situations that are out of our control.
- In every storm, God has a particular reason. Some storms He sends, some he allows, and some we create.
- There are correctional storms and perfectional storms. These storms and our reactions to them can also do His work in other peoples’ lives as well.
- In the midst of storms, we often forget how the Lord has blessed us.
- See Matthew 9:18,27.
- This is why it is very important to record what God is doing in your life!
- Christ is aware of our storms.
- Mark 6 – Jesus saw them through the storm.
- Because He knows, He is in absolute control.
- Christ meets us in every storm.
- Every place is in His presence.
- He doesn’t always come when we want Him to.
- We are most valuable to God when we come to Him in utter obedience and humility.
- He comes when He can accomplish His purpose, when His time is right.
- Sometimes He is right beside us in storms and we don’t see Him because we don’t expect Him to come in that way.
- There is always some word of encouragement through the Scripture or other Christians.
- He always gives us a sense of direction.
- To shorten the storm, we should do exactly what he wants us to do.
- Are we totally committed to Him, without exception?
- If something came to your mind, then you are not being obedient. This prolongs your storms.
- In the presence of Christ, you can do things that you cannot otherwise do.
- The key is being aware that Christ is in us, and trusting Him to guide us.
- In the storms, keep your focus on Christ.
- Jesus didn’t stop the storm.
- He will bring you through the storm.
Dr. Charles Stanley
Life in the Spirit 