After the Storm…
“He calms the storm, So that its waves are still. Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.”
The effects of a tropical storm hit our area recently. A heavy downpour overnight, and strong winds gusting up to around 51 mph.
When the winds grew calmer, it became quiet and very peaceful.
In Psalm 107, the psalmist talks about those “who do business on great waters.” v.23
These could have been fishermen, or those hauling precious cargo to the next port. They saw first-hand the awesome power of God.
He said: “They see the works of the LORD, And His wonders in the deep. For He commands and raises the stormy wind, Which lifts up the waves of the sea.” v. 24-25
Can you imagine being in that ship, which is being tossed about because of the storm? The waves grew higher and higher.
The psalmist says: “They mount up to the heavens, They go down again to the depths; Their soul melts because of trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wits’ end.” v. 26-27
Can you relate? The storms of life rise up, their noise nearly deafening, and it seems hopeless.Our soul melts within us. We are at our wits end. What do we do?
Let’s do what the sailors did:
“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!” v. 19-21
They made their request known to God, praying earnestly.
God answered their prayers, and brought healing.
Then, they thanked God!
When the storms of life are raging, remember to reach out to “the Master of the sea” for deliverance. Don’t forget to thank Him for the calmness after the storm!
