03/08/2026
Navigating Life’s Journey Part 7.
March 7th, 2026.
Be Quiet in the Storm.
Text: Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV.
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged".
One of the most important things to do when you are going through a storm is to be quiet. This is not a time to start getting hysterical and try to fix things on your own. When we are confronted by any unpleasant situation, our eyes must be on Jesus and not the situation (Hebrews 12:2).
When the Israelites were sandwiched between the Egyptian army behind them and the Red Sea in front of them, Moses told them to be still (quiet). In Exodus 14:14 ESV, the Bible says, “The LORD will fight for you, and you have only to be silent.” What happened at the Red Sea had never happened before, but God wanted His people to trust Him even in the midst of the storm. It has been said that the safest place to be during a storm, is in the eyes of the storm. But realistically, who wants to stay in a storm, and not to talk of the eyes of the storm?
Many people are struggling when it comes to the unexpected events of life, because as humans, we always want to be in control of everything around us. But trusting God means allowing God take control of your life, so He can handle what you cannot handle. God knows the end from the beginning, and when we trust Him, he will bring us through the storms of life safely. He said having done all to stand. When you have done all that you can do, it is time to stand and watch God, as he does what you cannot do. In John 16:33 NLT, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Personally, I like to fix things, and I know many people are like that too. We do not want any inconvenience to our family and the people we care about. But there is a thin line between being a fixer and being proud. God has not put the weight of our livelihood on us. God is mindful of us in every season and situation confronting us. This is why He is always making a way of escape for us even in difficult situations. In Mark 4:39 the Bible says, “He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, 'Quiet! Be still!' Then the wind died down and it was completely calm". Jesus calmed the storm, and He was disappointed that the disciples were faithless.
Meditate on this: In Psalm 23:4, the Bible says, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me". The good news is whatever you are walking through or going through at the moment, God is with you as He has promised. Do not be afraid or be discouraged, because you will get to the other side of your Red Sea:
Confession:
I declare that God is with me though every challenging situation. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. I will not be afraid because God has not given me the spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. As I continue to trust the Lord, He will lead me, guide me and shield me from every challenges and reveal His glory in me and through me, in Jesus name. Amen.