Defy the Storm

Our family took a family vacation to the ocean every summer, and Dad taught me to love the waves. While Dad and I were riding the waves, Mom was on the beach yelling, "you're too far out!" The psalmist wrote, "Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the LORD, His wonderful deeds in the deep. For He spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves. They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted." (Psalm 107:23-26). Easily we can find ourselves too confident [in our own knowledge and wisdom], and even in familiar circumstances quickly get side-ways and unable to right ourselves. Those feelings of "I've got this" suddenly become "uh, no I don't!" In their peril: "they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and He guided them to their desired haven. Let them give thanks to the LORD for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for mankind." (Psalm 107:28-31). Is your life-boat taking in water - has the storm become overwhelming? There is One Who Masters the wind, the rain, the storm; one word from Him and all is well. Defy the storm ... call out to The LORD.