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Calm in the Midst of the Storm At the eye of a storm there is often peace when all around is tumultuous. That is the peace that can characterize our lives by being like Christ who was asleep in a storm (Lk. 8:22-25). |
Calm in the Midst of the Storm
At the eye of a storm there is often peace when all around is tumultuous. That is the peace that can characterize our lives by being like Christ who was asleep in a storm (Lk. 8:22-25).
- He was Physically Exhausted–Keep Busy
- Jesus busied Himself with His Father‘s business (Luke 2:49; John 4:34).
- If we are busy and make good use of time, we have less time to worry and fret (Gal. 6:9; Matt. 6:33; Eph. 5:16).
- He was Mentally Serene–Clear Conscience
- Jesus could rest with a clear conscience knowing He was doing what was right (John 6:38; Matt. 5:11-12).
- How do we have this kind of conscience:
- Stop ignoring (Heb 3:13; Acts 28:26-27; 1 Tim 4:1-2)
- Correct (Forgiveness) brings comfort (Ps. 38:4; Acts 2:38, 8:39. 22:16; 1 John 1:7-9; Heb. 8:12)
- Avoid (Be Faithful) (Titus 2:11-12; 1 Thess 5:21-22)
- Leads to peace with God/Others/Self (Phil. 4:6-9).
- He was Spiritually Secure–Have Confidence
- We can know we are secure with God (John 10:27-29; Rom. 8:38-39)
- We are safe in His boat—confidence in His word (Luke 8:22-25; 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 John 5:13)
- As long as we follow God, we can trust in His promises (2 Pet. 3:9; Rev. 2:10; 2 Tim. 4:8)
We will have problems (2 Tim. 3:12; James 1:2; etc.), but it does not have to shake our peace (Phil. 4:4, 11-13).
