Proposition: As children of God we must remember the willingness of God to protect us in mist of the storms in our life. When we focus on the severity of the storm rather than the power of God over the storm then we are doomed to feel desperate. We must remember that God will not leave us helpless or alone in the mist of the storm, and at any time can He can bring calm to our lives.

Introduction: Just because we don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there

(Microscope, Telescope, Light spectrum, etc.)

A. Activity of God in Our Lives.

I. The setting of the Storm

A. It was evening (darkness had fallen)

B. Journey to the other side

1. Where are trying to Go? (What are you ‘in church’?)

2. Why are going there?

C. They were not alone (We are not alone)

II. The Storm

A. The magnitude of the storm (it was a great storm)

B. The effects of the storm

1. The boats were beat (We sometimes take a beating)

2. The boats were filling. (We sometimes get our fill)

III. Disciples’ Reaction To the storm

A. They questioned Jesus’ Concern for them

IV. Jesus’ Reaction

A. Rebuked the wind

B. Calmed the sea

Conclusion: The Storm is Just Passing Over

A. No matter how hard, long, or devastating

B. Just prepare to hear, “Peace, be still.”

C. The calm will be just as great as the storm