When God is Asleep
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When God is Asleep
When God is Asleep
Text:- Mark 4:35-41
Text:- Mark 4:35-41
Mark 4:35–41 (KJV 1900)
35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
The Word for Fearful is
“G1169
δειλός
deilos
di-los'
From δέος deos (dread); timid, that is, (by implication) faithless: - fearful.
From δέος deos (dread); timid, that is, (by implication) faithless: - fearful.
Total KJV occurrences: 3
The Word Faith is :-
G4102
πίστις
pistis
pis'-tis
From G3982; persuasion, that is, credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: - assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
From G3982; persuasion, that is, credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: - assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
Total KJV occurrences: 244
Allow us to note this was when the Storm came, Storms Do come in the Christians Life.
allow us to mention some types of Storms .
Storms have several causes.
Storms have several causes.
There are four categories of storms we’ll consider; in each case, God commands the wind and waves.
There are four categories of storms we’ll consider; in each case, God commands the wind and waves.
This is true when the storm is
This is true when the storm is
1) “natural” (one that falls indiscriminately on the just and the unjust)
1) “natural” (one that falls indiscriminately on the just and the unjust)
2) a result of one’s own sin,
2) a result of one’s own sin,
3) sent by God to woo someone to Him or to develop His child, and
3) sent by God to woo someone to Him or to develop His child, and
4) caused by the actions of others (sometimes malevolent actions).
4) caused by the actions of others (sometimes malevolent actions).
Some storms are unavoidable, but some can be prevented through wise actions on our parts.
Some storms are unavoidable, but some can be prevented through wise actions on our parts.
Once in a storm, the Christian, riding in the Good Ship Grace, is secure and is equipped for an encouraging spiritual outcome; those without Christ are not.
Once in a storm, the Christian, riding in the Good Ship Grace, is secure and is equipped for an encouraging spiritual outcome; those without Christ are not.
Christians must trust God’s sovereignty even when they are submerged by suffering, forsaken by friends, and dismayed by darkness in the midst of the storm.
Christians must trust God’s sovereignty even when they are submerged by suffering, forsaken by friends, and dismayed by darkness in the midst of the storm.
There is a spiritual place of stillness in the center of God’s will that mirrors the physical eye in the center of a hurricane.
There is a spiritual place of stillness in the center of God’s will that mirrors the physical eye in the center of a hurricane.
From this place, the Christian is not only able to praise God in the storm but is also able to help restore other storm victims with meekness, humility and love.
From this place, the Christian is not only able to praise God in the storm but is also able to help restore other storm victims with meekness, humility and love.
1. DETECTING Storms
1. DETECTING Storms
1) The storm reveals the importance of the foundation.
1) The storm reveals the importance of the foundation.
2) The storm reveals the importance of preparation
2) The storm reveals the importance of preparation
3) The storm reveals the importance of how genuine our faith really is
3) The storm reveals the importance of how genuine our faith really is
We need to be reminded that God is doing something in our storms.
We need to be reminded that God is doing something in our storms.
First, storms reveal areas of need or sin.
First, storms reveal areas of need or sin.
I thought I was a patient person, until I had kids.
I thought I was a patient person, until I had kids.
I thought I was pretty smart, until I went to seminary.
I thought I was pretty smart, until I went to seminary.
I thought I was a hopeful person, till we lost a child in the womb and our world was shaken.
I thought I was a hopeful person, till we lost a child in the womb and our world was shaken.
It is often in the storm that God reveals how much we need his grace and strength.
It is often in the storm that God reveals how much we need his grace and strength.
Second, storms REVEALS how desperate we need God.
Second, storms REVEALS how desperate we need God.
The Psalms are a prime example of this.
The Psalms are a prime example of this.
It is often when we go through trouble, that we “cry to the Lord, and he delivers us from our distress” (Ps. 107:28).
It is often when we go through trouble, that we “cry to the Lord, and he delivers us from our distress” (Ps. 107:28).
It wasn’t till Peter started to sink that he turned his eyes back to Jesus (Matt. 14:22-33).
It wasn’t till Peter started to sink that he turned his eyes back to Jesus (Matt. 14:22-33).
When our cares abound, we are reminded of whom we must cast our cares on (1 Pt. 5).
When our cares abound, we are reminded of whom we must cast our cares on (1 Pt. 5).
Rather than shaking your fist at God, allow the storm to drive you to him.
Rather than shaking your fist at God, allow the storm to drive you to him.
28 Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, And he bringeth them out of their distresses.
22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
14 Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Third, storms REVEALS how God creates glorious good for us.
Third, storms REVEALS how God creates glorious good for us.
All things work for our good, even storms (Rom. 8:28).
All things work for our good, even storms (Rom. 8:28).
And not just good, storms are producing glory!
And not just good, storms are producing glory!
This is why Paul says we need not “lose heart” for our “light momentary affliction is working for us an eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:16-18).
This is why Paul says we need not “lose heart” for our “light momentary affliction is working for us an eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:16-18).
God uses even storms to create glorious good for his children.
God uses even storms to create glorious good for his children.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Finally, storms REVEALS how God teachers us.
Finally, storms REVEALS how God teachers us.
The heavy hand of God in our lives shows his love for us so that we might partake in his holiness (Heb. 12:5-13).
The heavy hand of God in our lives shows his love for us so that we might partake in his holiness (Heb. 12:5-13).
Storms teach us to trust.
Storms teach us to trust.
They make our faith real (1 Pet. 1:6-9).
They make our faith real (1 Pet. 1:6-9).
They affirm our union with Christ (1 Pet. 4:13).
They affirm our union with Christ (1 Pet. 4:13).
And in specific ways, God uses storms to teach us what it means to imitate Christ, fight against sin, live as exiles in this world, and to hope in the promises of God.
And in specific ways, God uses storms to teach us what it means to imitate Christ, fight against sin, live as exiles in this world, and to hope in the promises of God.
5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Truly, God is doing all these things and far more in our storms.
Truly, God is doing all these things and far more in our storms.
If we don’t have a perspective that sees the sovereign ways God is using our storms, we will quickly fall back into despair.
If we don’t have a perspective that sees the sovereign ways God is using our storms, we will quickly fall back into despair.
2. PERFECTING Storms
2. PERFECTING Storms
3. PROTECTING Storms
3. PROTECTING Storms
4. DIRECTING Storms
4. DIRECTING Storms
5. CORRECTING storms
5. CORRECTING storms
I) BLINDSIDED FAITH.
I) BLINDSIDED FAITH.
a. KEEP our Eyes on the SOURCE of our faith, SAVIOR Heb 12:2
a. KEEP our Eyes on the SOURCE of our faith, SAVIOR Heb 12:2
2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
b. KEEP our Mind on the STRENGTH of our Faith , SCRIPTURE Ps 119:11 2 Tim 3:16-17 Rom 10:17
b. KEEP our Mind on the STRENGTH of our Faith , SCRIPTURE Ps 119:11 2 Tim 3:16-17 Rom 10:17
11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, That I might not sin against thee.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
c. KEEP our Heart under the SPIRIT of our Faith. SPIRIT
c. KEEP our Heart under the SPIRIT of our Faith. SPIRIT
II) BEWILDERED FAITH
II) BEWILDERED FAITH
Five Ways to Sink in the Storm Acts 27:9-31
Five Ways to Sink in the Storm Acts 27:9-31
9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
10 And said unto them, Sirs, I perceive that this voyage will be with hurt and much damage, not only of the lading and ship, but also of our lives.
11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
14 But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.
15 And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
16 And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:
17 Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.
18 And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
19 And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.
20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.
21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.
22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.
23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.
25 Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
26 Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island.
27 But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;
28 And sounded, and found it twenty fathoms: and when they had gone a little further, they sounded again, and found it fifteen fathoms.
29 Then fearing lest we should have fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
30 And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship,
31 Paul said to the centurion and to the soldiers, Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved.
You can make the same mistakes the owner of this ship made.
You can make the same mistakes the owner of this ship made.
How to Fail #1: Make your decision in haste.
How to Fail #1: Make your decision in haste.
“Now when much time had been spent…” ( Acts 27:9a ). The shipowner said, ”9 Now when much time was spent” People marry, make business decisions, quit a job, leave a church, or move in haste, without real leadership from the Lord.
“Now when much time had been spent…” ( Acts 27:9a ). The shipowner said, ”9 Now when much time was spent” People marry, make business decisions, quit a job, leave a church, or move in haste, without real leadership from the Lord.
9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them,
How to Fail #2: Depend on worldly wisdom rather than godly wisdom.
How to Fail #2: Depend on worldly wisdom rather than godly wisdom.
Acting upon the worldly options( Opinions) Rather than upon the WORD of the Saviour
Acting upon the worldly options( Opinions) Rather than upon the WORD of the Saviour
“…The centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul” (Acts 27:11 ). Some of you are going to an ungodly counselor. You must forsake any counsel not based on the Word of God!
“…The centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul” (Acts 27:11 ). Some of you are going to an ungodly counselor. You must forsake any counsel not based on the Word of God!
11 Nevertheless the centurion believed the master and the owner of the ship, more than those things which were spoken by Paul.
How to Fail #3: Take the easy way out.
How to Fail #3: Take the easy way out.
“And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in…” (Acts 27:12a ).
“And because the harbor was not suitable to winter in…” (Acts 27:12a ).
They weren’t comfortable. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Tim 2:3 ).
They weren’t comfortable. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (2 Tim 2:3 ).
12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
How to Fail #4: Follow the crowd.
How to Fail #4: Follow the crowd.
“…The majority advised to set sail from there” (Acts 27:12b .
“…The majority advised to set sail from there” (Acts 27:12b .
Learn this well: the majority is almost always wrong.
Learn this well: the majority is almost always wrong.
The majority told Pilate, “Release Barabbas, and crucify Jesus!” (Read Matt 27:20-23 .)
The majority told Pilate, “Release Barabbas, and crucify Jesus!” (Read Matt 27:20-23 .)
12 And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.
21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.
23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
How to Fail #5: Make your decision based on circumstances.
How to Fail #5: Make your decision based on circumstances.
Amazed at the STORM ( Circumstances) more than the SAVIOR
Amazed at the STORM ( Circumstances) more than the SAVIOR
“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete” (Acts 27:13 ).
“When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete” (Acts 27:13 ).
People say, “Things look good, so it must be God’s will.”
People say, “Things look good, so it must be God’s will.”
They are only led by circumstances! That soothing south wind soon turned into a ferocious storm
They are only led by circumstances! That soothing south wind soon turned into a ferocious storm
13 And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.
III) FAITH
III) FAITH
3 things to note about these faith
3 things to note about these faith
Underestimate the PRESENCE of God.
Underestimate the PRESENCE of God.
Mk 4: 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow:
Mk 4: 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow:
2. Underestimate the POWER of God.
2. Underestimate the POWER of God.
Mk 4: 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still.
Mk 4: 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still.
And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
3. Underestimate the PRE-EMINENCE of God.
3. Underestimate the PRE-EMINENCE of God.
Mk 4: 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Mk 4: 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Lessons From the Storms of Life
Lessons From the Storms of Life
Introduction:
Introduction:
The storms and trials of life are as sure to come your way as the breath you just took.
The storms and trials of life are as sure to come your way as the breath you just took.
Some people seem to live in the midst of a storm, but none of us are exempt from at least passing through them.
Some people seem to live in the midst of a storm, but none of us are exempt from at least passing through them.
Storms are not fun and often leave us with damage that we have to deal with. It is important for us to realize though, that the storms of this life bring lessons that we cannot learn apart from them.
Storms are not fun and often leave us with damage that we have to deal with. It is important for us to realize though, that the storms of this life bring lessons that we cannot learn apart from them.
We must work not to get bitter in the storm but rather rejoice that our Father is allowing us another opportunity to learn.
We must work not to get bitter in the storm but rather rejoice that our Father is allowing us another opportunity to learn.
I)The Reasons We Go Through Storms
I)The Reasons We Go Through Storms
A. God sends storms to draw us close to Him
A. God sends storms to draw us close to Him
B. Satan attacks with the permission of God (Job 1:12; 2:6)
B. Satan attacks with the permission of God (Job 1:12; 2:6)
12 And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord.
6 And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.
C. Troubles are part of life (Job 14:1-2; 5:7)
C. Troubles are part of life (Job 14:1-2; 5:7)
1 Man that is born of a woman Is of few days, and full of trouble.
2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: He fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not.
7 Yet man is born unto trouble, As the sparks fly upward.
II) Storms Give A Better Revelation Of Us
II) Storms Give A Better Revelation Of Us
A. The disciples were sailing just fine on their own during the calm but as they sailed He fell asleep (Luke 8:23)
A. The disciples were sailing just fine on their own during the calm but as they sailed He fell asleep (Luke 8:23)
23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
B. The storm came and was causing problems but the disciples were still trying to do it own their own they were filled with water (Luke 8:23)
B. The storm came and was causing problems but the disciples were still trying to do it own their own they were filled with water (Luke 8:23)
23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.
C. When the waves filled the boat and they were in trouble they turned to Him they came to him (Luke 8:24)
C. When the waves filled the boat and they were in trouble they turned to Him they came to him (Luke 8:24)
24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
III) Storms Demonstrate The Faithfulness Of God
III) Storms Demonstrate The Faithfulness Of God
A. When the sea was calm and the disciples were sailing they gave no thought to the fact that the Lord was keeping the seas calm
A. When the sea was calm and the disciples were sailing they gave no thought to the fact that the Lord was keeping the seas calm
B. When the storm got out of control the disciples were able to see that Jesus was faithful to calm it
B. When the storm got out of control the disciples were able to see that Jesus was faithful to calm it
IV) Storms Give Us A Better Revelation Of Christ
IV) Storms Give Us A Better Revelation Of Christ
A. The disciples apparently did not know that the wind and the water had to obey Jesus (Luke 8:25)
A. The disciples apparently did not know that the wind and the water had to obey Jesus (Luke 8:25)
25 And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.
B. This showed them a side of Jesus that they could not have seen without the storm.
B. This showed them a side of Jesus that they could not have seen without the storm.
C. Those who were not in the storm had no idea what Jesus could do.
C. Those who were not in the storm had no idea what Jesus could do.
D. This event proved Jesus Christ to be God (Psalm 65:5-7)
D. This event proved Jesus Christ to be God (Psalm 65:5-7)
5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; Who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea:
6 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; Being girded with power:
7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, The noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
E. This event showed that Jesus comes to the aid of His own he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water (Luke 8:24)(See Psalm 78:65-66)(Daniel 3:23-27)
E. This event showed that Jesus comes to the aid of His own he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water (Luke 8:24)(See Psalm 78:65-66)(Daniel 3:23-27)
24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
65 Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, And like a mighty man that shouteth by reason of wine.
66 And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: He put them to a perpetual reproach.
23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.
24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellers, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.
25 He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.
26 Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, came forth of the midst of the fire.
27 And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king’s counsellers, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.
V) Storms Give Us A Longing For Heaven (Revelation 21:4)
V) Storms Give Us A Longing For Heaven (Revelation 21:4)
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
A. Tears - If we had no tears we could not long for the day when God shall wipe away all tears.
A. Tears - If we had no tears we could not long for the day when God shall wipe away all tears.
B. Death- If we had no separation in this life we wouldnt know the joys awaiting us in a land where there is no separation.
B. Death- If we had no separation in this life we wouldnt know the joys awaiting us in a land where there is no separation.
C. Sorrow -Without the heartaches, troubles and sorrow we wouldnt be longing for a land where no sorrow can enter.
C. Sorrow -Without the heartaches, troubles and sorrow we wouldnt be longing for a land where no sorrow can enter.
D. Pain -If you had no pains, or ailments in this body you wouldnt know the blessing of receiving a glorified body and dwelling in a land where no sickness can harm you.
D. Pain -If you had no pains, or ailments in this body you wouldnt know the blessing of receiving a glorified body and dwelling in a land where no sickness can harm you.
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
Are you going through a storm? Maybe the Lord sent you into this storm so that you will draw closer to Him.
Are you going through a storm? Maybe the Lord sent you into this storm so that you will draw closer to Him.
Maybe this storm is nothing more than an attack from Satan.
Maybe this storm is nothing more than an attack from Satan.
Maybe it is just part of this life.
Maybe it is just part of this life.
Whatever it is, don’t give up.
Whatever it is, don’t give up.
If the disciples had given up before they awoke the Master, they might have perished.
If the disciples had given up before they awoke the Master, they might have perished.
They certainly would not have had the revelation that Christ is the Master of the elements of this world.
They certainly would not have had the revelation that Christ is the Master of the elements of this world.
What is the Lord trying to show you?
What is the Lord trying to show you?
If you’ll trust in Him, the fellowship experienced in the midst of this storm may very well be the sweetest fellowship you will experience on this side of eternity.
If you’ll trust in Him, the fellowship experienced in the midst of this storm may very well be the sweetest fellowship you will experience on this side of eternity.