Prepared for the Storms! (part 2 of 2)

We must be mindful of the foundation for our lives because of this fact:
THE STORMS OF LIFE WILL COME! Jesus pre-warned His disciples regarding this truth. ( John 16:33) James pointed to them as an opportunity for or means of growth. ( James 1:2-4) And Peter stated there should be no surprise when such are faced. ( 1 Peter 4:12)

There may be moments in life when we feel like “when it rains it pours.”
We feel the pressure of the winds of various doctrines and ideologies either trying to snuff out the flame of our faith or blow us over. The tides of current trends rise and attempt to wash away at the foundation of our faith and life. But if we have dug down ( Luke 6:48) and built our life on the solid foundation of Christ and His Word, the life we build CAN WITHSTAND SUCH STORMS.

Not too long ago I heard someone express the following: “Don’t tell God how big the storm and the struggles are. Tell the storm and struggles how big your God is.”

When the disciples were fearful in the midst of a storm ( Mark 4:37-38) Jesus point them toward stronger faith. ( Mark 4:39-40) Though they had Jesus in the boat with them they were still in the process of developing a steadfast trust in Him and His power. With Jesus in our lives we should be doing the same.

Paul exhorted the church at Corinth…
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, BE STEADFAST, IMMOVABLE, ALWAYS ABOUNDING IN THE WORK OF THE LORD, knowing that IN THE LORD YOUR LABOR IS NOT IN VAIN.” ( 1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV)

Let us keep our faith in Jesus, building our lives upon Him, so that we will have what is necessary to WEATHER THE STORMS OF LIFE as they come.

Have a great day STORM PROOFING YOUR LIFE WITH CHRIST!
Carl

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