Matthew 8:23-27 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”
Even the most solid Christians have their faith shaken from time to time. Such is part of the human condition. Jesus never feared, for His faith was perfect. The apostles walked with the Lord on earth. They witnessed countless miracles; yet even they were shaken from time to time. The Lord always comforted them and restored their faith. And, after His resurrection, they were doubtless. In fact, all but one died horrible deaths because they refused to renounce their belief in Christ. They had pure faith. Praise God. I tell you, my brothers and sisters, that we can have that same faith. I know that if I were to be asked to renounce my Lord or die, I would choose death. If the State offered me my freedom in exchange for denying Jesus Christ, I would refuse it. I believe in my Lord. I have witnessed and felt His mighty power. I have bathed in His glory and I am cleansed by the salvation of His blood. Let me tell you, I feel good. Alleluia! Praise God! Thank you, Jesus! Even in the midst of this hurricane I find myself in, I am not afraid for God is with me. The Lord truly is my shepherd. Amen! Seek Him. Seek His salvation. I promise you, that you will conquer the storms of this world by the power of Jesus Christ. Amen! Praise God!
May God Bless and Keep You! May you allow Him to help you weather the storms.
Love in Christ,
Randall
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