IN LIFE'S STORM

Life is like a sea journey. Some of us travel on boats ,others on ships and yet others on cruiseliners.. But one thing is for sure..Storms,tides,depths and difficulties will definitely rock the vessel you sail in. at some point or the other.

Till we sail on calm waters we do not feel the need for help or security..But,when we are storm tossed and battered we look around for signs of land or at least a ray of hope to keep sailing..

In the midst of the storms we realise that the strength of the ship or luxury of the cruiseliner cant guarantee us a safe journey to the desired shore. The futility of the strongest and magnificent ships made by man ,like the Titanic ,that failed to reach the promised shore,brings fear and hopelessness into our minds. But for those who love and trust Jesus Christ as their Saviour have hope and security in HIS love.

The faith life of every Christian is like a sea journey to another shore ,where they we shall live with Jesus till eternity.The toil and the discipline required for the journey makes it essential that we have proper focus of our eternal destination.. To reach that shore we have to hold fast onto our faith .And for faith to grow in us we must love, study and upon meditate the Word of God.

Living in faith means that we begin to live in intimacy with Christ.

We must understand that even while we lean on Christ Jesus,storms and tides will definitely come.But,for those who trust in God they need not fear.God assures them help and protection. In the Bible we see that during HIS lifetime Jesus demonstrated HIS sovereignty and the Glory of God when the waves and winds obey His command.So,when the creator and LORD of LORDS is with us ,no harm shall come near us. IN JESUS ,we too are given the power to calm storms and waves that trouble us.. So fear no more..Take authority and speak the Word of God over your fears and situations and see Jesus work in your life.

This is an old hymn that I hum to myself when I feel discouraged . Jesus promises to sail with me through every storm.HE protects me,renews my faith and gives me HIS authority over winds ,waves ,demons and sickness.

PEACE BE STILL

Master, the tempest is raging!The billows are tossing high!The sky is o'ershadowed with blackness,No shelter or help is nigh;Carest thou not that we perish?How canst thou lie asleep,When each moment so madly is threat'ning

A grave in the angry deep?

The winds and the waves shall obey thy will:

"Peace, be still!"

Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea,Or demons, or men or whatever it be,No water can swallow the ship where lies.The Master of ocean and earth and skies:

They all shall sweetly obey thy will—"Peace, be still! Peace, be still!"They all shall sweetly obey thy will—"Peace, peace, be still!"

Master, with anguish in spiritI bow in my grief today;The depths of my sad heart are troubled,O waken and save, I pray;Torrents of sin and of anguish.

Sweep o'er my sinking soul!And I perish! I perish! dear Master;O hasten, and take control!

Master, the terror is over,The elements sweetly rest;

Earth's sun in the calm lake is mirrored,And heaven's within my breast.Linger, O blessed Redeemer,Leave me alone no more;And with joy I shall make the blest harbor,And rest on the blissful shore.

To hear the tune of this Hymn link to :http://www.opc.org/books/TH/old/Blue701.html