Remain Calm in your Storm!

Job 9

Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Wednesday, January 18.

Have you ever found yourself crying out to God, “Why is this happening?” Whether it was something happening to you or a loved one, it is not uncommon for people to struggle with God when a storm hits close to home.

Job wanted his day in court with God, but recognized the futility of his request, as testified by his words in Job 9:2, “In truth I know that this is so; but how can a man be in the right before God?” He knows in his mind that Bildad was correct about God – unlike people, God is right and just in all that He does! Knowing this truth didn’t stop Job from wanting an opportunity to talk with God and find out why he was suffering so much. There was a storm brewing and it raged between Job’s mind and his heart, as heard in Job 9:17-20:

For He bruises me with a tempest and multiplies my wounds without cause. He will not allow me to get my breath, but saturates me with bitterness. If it is a matter of power, behold, He is the strong one! And if it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him? Though I am righteous, my mouth will condemn me; though I am guiltless, He will declare me guilty.

In our suffering and pain, there is often a deep chasm that separates our heads (what we know is true) from our hearts (what we are feeling is true). How does your belief in Jesus help you in times such as this? There was a time when the disciples were fearful and thought they were going to be drowned, literally, by their storm. They cried out to Jesus, and He responded, “Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?” (Matthew 8:23-27).

Seize the moment and remain calm. Trust Jesus to quiet your storm and give you His peace (Philippians 4:6-7).

God bless you!

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