Peace in the storm

Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. — Psalm 37:5

During a terrible storm on the ocean, a small passenger ship rolled precariously in the roaring tempest. The furniture and anything else that could move was tied down, and the passengers were confined to their bunks for their own safety. Many on board thought the vessel was doomed.

Finally, a passenger who was determined to find out if there was any hope for survival set out to see the one who was in command. Clinging to the walls and handrails, he made his way to the wave-lashed deck, up a ladder and into the wheelhouse. He noticed that the ship was nearing land and was between some jugged rocks. It became apparent that the captain was trying to reach the safety of a calm bay up ahead. Knowing he could not make himself heard above the roar of the wind and waves, the captain just turned wordlessly to the worried passenger and smiled. Reassured, the man returned to the others and said, “Don’t be afraid. All is well. I’ve seen the captain’s face, and he smiled!”

When we are battered by the storms of life, we may be tempted to give in to feelings of hopelessness. But if we look to our sovereign Captain and commit our way to Him (Ps. 37:5), we will find peace even in the midst of turmoil. We can trust Him to bring us through the storm.

                                      — Henry Bosch

God’s unseen presence comforts me,

I know He’s always near;

And when life’s storms besiege my soul,

He says, “My child, don’t fear.”

                                         — D. De Haan

READ: Psalm 37:1-11

God may calm the storm around you, but more often He’ll calm the storm within you.

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