-September 16, 2022-
Good morning, happy Friday,
“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.”
(Psalm 107:29-30).
What a great promise and encouragement to our hearts! Only the Lord can calm the storms in our lives, giving us gladness and quietness. He guides us to our desired haven. Our God is the Master of the Sea, of the storm, and of the saints.
This psalm was written hundreds of years before Christ calmed the Sea of Galilee, saving His disciples, and getting them right to where they were going. He fulfilled this Scripture so perfectly. There is no storm He cannot calm. In fact, there is nothing too difficult for Him.
Jesus is with us in and through the storms. He is our Captain. His goal for us is that we reach our destination safely. In Acts, there was a place mentioned that was called Fair Havens. Paul and the others on the ship passed by it on their voyage to Rome. Acts 27:8 says, “Passing it with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the city of Lasea.” They should have stayed there for the winter. Paul warned them of impending disaster and loss, but the owner of the ship and helmsman prevailed and Paul’s advice was ignored. They ended up in a huge storm, but they made it to land by God’s grace, ending up on an island named Malta. The crew struggled in their own strength but the Lord came through for them for Paul’s sake for he had to stand before Caesar.
Let us trust the Lord through the storms of life. Our storms may be spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, material, or financial. He will guide us through them and take us safely all the way to heaven.
Have a blessed day in the ship with Jesus. Stay safe and healthy.
In the Master’s plan and purpose,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 