10/01/2026
IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM
Reference: Matthew 8:23-27
Jesus got in the boat and His disciples with Him.
The next thing they knew, they were in a severe storm.
Waves were crashing into the boat,
and HE WAS SOUND ASLEEP!
They roused Him, pleading...
"Master, save us! We're going down!"
Jesus reprimanded them----
"Why are you such cowards, such faith-hearts?"
Then He stood up
And told the wind to be silent, the sea to quiet down---
"SILENCE!"
The sea became smooth as glass.
The men rubbed their eyes, astonished.
"What's going on here? Wind and sea stand up and take notice at His command!"
Jesus performed a miracle in calming the storm..
And yet, they don't respond positively.
WE, LIKE THEM...
REACT NEGATIVELY!
What makes it difficult for you to trust God?
What makes it difficult for you to accept God's work in your life?
The story reminds us that..
We should not fear anything.
We should not faint.
We should look at the things how God sees them.
We should think of those things like the mind of Christ.
We should learn from Jesus' stand.
HAVE A FIRM FAITH.
ACT WITH FAITH.
And,
COMMAND SILENCE.
Yes, SILENCE!
SILENCE OVER YOUR FLESH----
You have to command your flesh to..
Silent your minds from worry and anxiety.
Silent your hearts from fears or doubts.
Silent your lips from murmurs or complaints.
Silent your hands from complacency and mediocrity.
Silent your feet from waywardness and infidelity.
COMMAND THOSE WINDS AND WAVES..
That oppression and heaviness to come out of your ways..
That poverty and bankruptcy to come out of your finances..
That darkness and wickedness to come out of your lives..
TAKE A FIRM STAND AND SILENCE THE ENEMY!