The Calm in the Storm

“Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” Matthew 8:23-27, NLT

When Jesus was out at sea with the disciples, a storm had approached and quickly gotten out of hand. As you can imagine, the disciples panicked. As they scurried around the boat, I imagine they looked at each other in confusion wondering where Jesus was. As we know, He was sleeping. Imagine, a boat being tossed among the waves, thrown around the sea like a child submerging a toy boat in water, and our Savior was peacefully asleep.

Sometimes we run around frantic during the storms of our lives and wonder where Jesus is? Just as the disciples, we feel as though He is sound asleep, leaving us to tend to the waves and wind alone. However, we must understand Jesus was not sleeping because He was idle or lacking. He was asleep because He is immovable by any opposition of the enemy. He is at peace because He is in control even when our situation looks out of control.

When life’s waves are coming at you from every direction, and it feels like Jesus is sound asleep, that’s when you receive the peace of God. That peace that surpasses all understanding comes from knowing that no matter the opposition, God is in control and He will see you through. Jesus is not pacing the floors of heaven wondering what to do or how He is going to deliver you. He at peace regarding you because He has you in the palm of His hand.

Let Him quiet your soul as you listen to your Father saying, “Daughter, the waves and wind are under the control of my voice. I will not let them overtake you. Fix your eyes on Me, and remain steadfast in your faith. The waters seem high, but I will not let you drown.”

Prayer: Father, I thank you for bringing peace to my soul. Quiet my mind, Lord, and strengthen me. The waves seem high and it seems there is no way out, but I know that you are with me. You already have made a way for me. You are my God, my redeemer, my savior and I praise Your mighty name. Help me open my mouth and speak to the storm raging around me and command peace to be still. In Jesus name, Amen.

(Read Psalm 121:3; Psalm 91:11; Luke 17:6)

Penned by Gabrielle Elisco

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30 thoughts on “The Calm in the Storm”

  1. Thank you Father for calming the storm of my life and calming my heart and soul especially when I need you most in Jesus name amen

  2. Thank you Father God for speaking your words continue to give me the peace that I need and this Strom shall pass I’m walking and trusted God Amen

  3. Thank you father god for calming the storm around me and my family there is a lot going on in the family right now but I know there is a calm coming because you are a good god and you are in control. LOVE YOU LORD AMEN.

    1. Precious Heavenly Father, Please calm the storm on my Job. Sisters in Christ of dotk, please agree with me tha God will favor me on my Job. The past 5 years have not been easy for me. My husband is unemployed. I’m the only bread winner of my household. And yet I been undermind, lied on, framed. Please help menpray that God would move the mountains out of my way. And grant me strenght to go on.Today, I was anout to give up and quit. The boss is trying to put me out of a Job. It seems as if there’s no way out. But I know God is working in favor of me. Lord increase my faith.

      1. Cgjj Yes Lord I stand in agreement with my sister calm the storms make a way where this is no way. . daughter you have stood your ground in peace when lies accusations and condemnation have come against . I Wii reward your faith . you have sttod the test of time. Better to be falsely accused than to have done it Jesus will reward. I. Command peace to your storms and promotion in your job. To higher levels and hire pay. In Jesus name. Blessings from above and within. You have found favour in the eyes of Lord favor favor favor

      2. I am asking the Holy Spirit to release His Dunamis power into your work place and in every area of your life where there has been mutany from without and within and that the Shepard will come with his rod and his Staff and in your situation, say out loud “Storm winds cease and tell the waves to quit raging and be at peace”

    1. Lord, you promise never to leave me alone. You said your word don’t return back to you void. Do!!!!jesus deliver me. Help me God!

      1. I Bless your name o God! You are worthy of my praise. Thank you Lord. I know you are in control of my situation. GOD YOU ARE SO!!!! AWESOME!

  4. Jesus, thank you for caring and calming the rough storms in my life; I’ll take courage and not fear cause I know you’re with me Father. Help me Lord to remain steadfast and let you take control; you’re the God of sea even when I think I’m consumed by the storms of life, God you’re all powerful and very much in control of my situations. I’m confident your nor asleep; Thank you God for rescuing me in the midst of the storm. Amen 🙏 🙏

  5. Amen i received this and i decree and delcare this in my life thank You Lord in Jesus Christ mighty Name Glory Hallelujah🙌💃💕👂

  6. Thank you Lord because You have calmed so many storms in my life. Because you are faithful I know you will do it again so I praise, Honor and glorify your Holy name and I say thank you Lord amen and alleluia

  7. Thank you God for the peace in the storm. Help me to keep my eyes stayed on you In Jesus Name Amen.

  8. Lord I thank you for calming the storms in my life inside out. Your peace that surpasses all understanding. That I have been chosen by you set apart. Consecrated to you. Second time I heard word steadfast.back to back. Steadfast I shall not be moved Pslams 4610 God is in her she shall not be moved.I take. My position and stand I have a faith that moves mountains because of Christ in me. I thank you for all the trials and tribulations that I have weathered the storms. My reward will be great. I hear thecwind howling outside this very. Moment sounds like a storm blowing in and thank you that I am sheltered in warmth and leave I have lights and electricity. Then the howling instantly stopped outside pure silence. Tthankyou for your goodness and mercy

  9. Truely, when life is beating hard at you n you feel you are all alone; God grants you an inexplicable peace! O God, in a life full of chaos n uncertainties, you always give your children peace, calm n sound mind. I am grateful to you for always being there in my storm. What would l do without you. Your presence is heaven to me. I love you Lord.

  10. Amazing Grace🙌🙋 how Sweet the sound❗📖🎵👐👏🎁🎊🎉😊😆oh Yes❗👐😘Resting in your care SWEET JESUS👑👑👑💯💪💘💪💓💕🙏🙏🙏

  11. Lord, have mercy on me a sinner. I know I’ve done u wrong father, please forgive me for my sins. And help me through all this hard times lord, please. Amen!

  12. My dear Sister in Christ, I pray that our Heavenly Father will intercede for you and show you favor on your job. Also that your husband will find him a job to help you out. May you find peace of mind and know if God can be for you , who be against you. Lord I just ask you in the name of Jesus that you watch over my Sister in Christ , and protect her from her boss and anyone else that try’s to come against her. Lord I thank you that you hear my prayer in the name of Jesus. Your daughter , Lisa.

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