He Quiets the Storms

Psalms 107:28-30 Then they cry out to the Lord in their trouble, and He brings them out of their distresses. He calms the storm, So that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; so He guides them to their desired haven.

Today's verses reminded me of what Jesus did on the Sea of Galilee in Matthew 8:26. It is also a wonderful reminder that when we find ourselves in the midst of one of life's storms, Jesus can give us the peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:6-7). It is no secret, by now, that as born again followers of Jesus, we will face all kinds of storms. They can be storms from fear, worry, anxiety, persecution, temptation, or tragic situations; you name it. We can choose to try and navigate these storms on our own, or we can choose to let the Captain of our faith navigate for us. The word "storm" used in this Psalm means, "a hurricane, tempest, or whirlwind". However the psalmist also uses the words "calm" and "still". These words mean, "quiet, silence" and "hold peace", respectively. This is exactly what we can experience through the most trying times in our lives; a calmness, stillness, and peace that passes all understanding, but only if we trust and rely on Jesus for that peace. Jesus promised in John 14:27, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." Jesus said this to His disciples, right after the promise that the Holy Spirit would be sent. We have the Holy Spirit indwelling and sealing us. Therefore, in Christ, we can have this incredible, heavenly peace, even as the storms of this world rage on. Only Jesus can calm the storms that rise up within us, when we hear His voice within us say, "Peace be still." Then the waves subside, the waters become calm, and there is a peace that the world can neither provide, nor take away from us.

Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 7:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).