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Family Matter 2013: Storms
A storm can be to your benefit.
Press into the storm.
We lose sight that The Lord is with us through the storm.
"Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him." (Luke
8:22-25 KJV)
God wants us to exercise our faith with the storms that come.
1. Do not be intimidated by the storm, use the storm to your advantage. Ask the Lord what He wants you to do now. The storm is a test. Go where God wants you to go despite the storm. There will always be storms. Let God figure out how He is going to resolve the storm, because the resolution is beyond our comprehension.
2. Give up controlling the situation to God. Focus on what you do know, not what you don't know. Keep your spirit strong.
3. It's the word of God that gives us peace. Get into the presence of God.
4. Don't be bitter. Encourage people in the storm.
5. Persist and persevere for you have a destiny. God says, "I have given you everything, you will overcome." Storms do not last forever. There is a due time and an appointed season to reap.
6. Don't forget the storms you've already been through.
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