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A Miracle Is Brewing

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But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Matthew 14:24

The wind was contrary, but the Lord was in control. The wind and waves obey Jesus.

The storm serves a purpose. We are growing in our knowledge of our God. To know Him IS eternal life (John 17:3). He is working to bring us to a saving knowledge of Himself for our own sake, and so that we can take that knowledge and lead the many to righteousness.

The wind ceases when Jesus gets in the boat. Our God delivers out of every trouble. Wait and watch for the deliverance. But be like Jesus. We have two images of Him in a storm. One time He was asleep, perfectly at rest. His Father was going to get Him to the other side. The other time is Him walking on the water; He was above and not beneath. He wasn’t overwhelmed by the waves. He walked above it all. It didn’t touch Him.

When the troubles come, when the Lord sets up the contrary winds, know a miracle is brewing. He’s setting up His deliverance, but He’s also bringing You to Himself, teaching you to rely on Him, to walk untouched by the storm at rest in His presence, knowing His power and perfect ways.

I am the Lord

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“The One forming light and creating darkness, causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the Lord who does all these.” Isaiah 45:7

He is Lord over all, controlling the good and the bad. There’s absolutely nothing out of his control, so we might as well surrender our lives to Him, instead of living with fear of darkness or calamity. Besides, this is the same Lord who says to His people, ‘Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!” Isaiah 43:1

Trust and Obey

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Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey

Your reaction to your circumstances reveals your heart. Does it trust the Lord? Does it react with peace and anticipation or concern and worry? Do you want to be happy? There’s only one way…

God Knows

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God knows the details. He knows the big picture. He’s the only one with all of the information. Trust Him to make decisions for your life, to guide your path, to arrange your circumstances. He’s the only one who can with wisdom and with a loving heart.