Trusting Jesus When the Storm Hits
June 13, 2021 · 2:23:46 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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Summary
The message centers on John 6:16-21, where the disciples row across the Sea of Galilee at night and are caught in a violent storm. Jesus is not in the boat, the wind is against them, and fear grips their hearts. The preacher reminds us that the Lord may delay, coming only toward morning in the fourth watch, but he never arrives late and never abandons his own.
Drawing on Peter walking on the water, the sermon warns that the enemy hurls waves of fearful, accusing thoughts that pull our eyes off Christ until we begin to sink. We are called to guard our minds, dwelling on whatever is pure and of good report, and to remember that our almighty God once stopped the sun, raised the dead, and walked unharmed through the fire. Nothing is impossible for him.
A testimony of a grieving mother who lost her young daughter shows how easily we can reject the comfort of the Holy Spirit and listen to a deceiving voice instead. The call is to bring every burden to God in prayer like a child running to a father, to seek first the kingdom, and to refuse to grieve as those who have no hope.
Key Points
- Jesus may delay, but he never comes too late and never abandons his own.
- Storms test and strengthen our faith, especially when we cannot see the Lord.
- Guard your thoughts: resist the enemy's accusing waves and dwell on what is pure and true.
- Our God is almighty - he stops the sun, raises the dead, and saves from the fire.
- Bring every burden to God in prayer; those who trust him are never put to shame.
- Do not grieve like those without hope; receive the comfort of the Holy Spirit.
- Real faith steps out of the boat to serve and witness for Christ.
Devotional
When the wind turns against you and the Lord seems far away, remember that he sees your struggling boat and is already coming to you. The same voice that calmed the sea still says, "It is I; do not be afraid." Refuse the cold waves of fearful, accusing thoughts and fix your mind on what is true and good. Run to your Father like a child, hand him every burden, and trust that the One who stops the sun is more than able to carry you through the night.
God may delay, but he never arrives late and never leaves us alone.
Don't let the waves of fearful thoughts pull your eyes away from Jesus.
It is I; do not be afraid - the One who stops the sun is in your boat.
