Regardless Of Their
Source - Storms tend to manifest themselves in various ways in our lives.
There are storms that are satanic in origin, others are physical, some are
emotional, there are physical storms and financial storms, and thousands of
others too numerous to name. Yet, regardless of the source of our storm, there
is One Who can still say "peace be still!" Jesus is still the stiller of storms,
regardless of their source. (Ill. Isa. 43:2; Isa 45:5, 6, 14, 18, 22 - "I am
God, there is none else!")
Regardless Of Their
Force - Sometimes the storms of life are mild, at other times they nearly
rip our lives apart. But, regardless of the intensity of the storm we are forced
to face in life, let me remind you of 2 things. First, we will never face a
storm alone, Heb. 13:5. Second, we have a God who is greater than anything we
will ever face and He will be our helper in the day of the howling storm or the
stiff breeze, Heb. 13:6. (Ill. Notice God's plan for handling the storms of life
- Phil. 4:6-7.)
Regardless Of Their
Course - No matter what the outcome of the storm may be, or regardless of
what lies in the path of the storm, God will still use it your life for His
glory and for your good, Rom. 8:28. If you don't believe me, just take a minute
to look at the life of Job. He weathered the storm sheltered in the arms of God
and even while the wind was still raging around him, Job found the grace to
shout his praise to the Lord, Job 1:20-21. God can and will do the same for you!
(I don't remember where I got the wonderful encouragement above, but if you
know please tell me so I can give credit)