Faith in the Storm

Do you have enough faith to beat the storms in our lives? Storms come in different forms.

1       Hurricanes

2      Tornados

Both storms are destructive and dangerous. How do we prepare for the storms of faith.

Lets read in Matthew 8:23-27 one particular storm that Jesus and his disciples experienced    

And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. 27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him! 

When all is clear we don't think about fearful moments. The Lesson to be learned about the disciples in the ship and the storm was.  Jesus was teaching the disciples that they needed to trust in the spirit not in the flesh. Jesus told the disciples that one day he will not be with them, and they needed to have faith in all there storms in life.

(Jesus) Peace I leave with you

Romans  14:27-28  Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28Ye have heard how I said unto you, I go away, and come again unto you. If ye loved me, ye would rejoice, because I said, I go unto the Father: for my Father is greater than I.

Think of the faith of Peter when he listened to the voice of Jesus to come and walk on the water. Until the storm around become the turning point of his faith he took his eyes off Jesus. Jesus was letting Peter know, that he will need to be strong in faith and not fear. Peter was told later in the last supper with Jesus and his disciples that Peter was going to deny Jesus in the day of his persecution, but Peter denied that he would do that to Jesus.

Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial

Luke 22:31-32 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.  

Jesus walking on the water

And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt? 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Peters Storm was fear!

Peter need direction in focusing on faith and trusting in the Jesus more than his flesh.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

I John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Trust in Lord with all your heart

Pastor Rolando Ramos 

www.fghconline.com