Over the past few days we have had some bad storms. It reminded me of spiritual storms we go through.

In Matthew 14:27 a storm was brewing, The bible says "But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

It seems like when things are going good that out of no where a spiritual storm comes. Fear and anxiety follow.
Are you going through a dark, difficult moment in your life? Cheryl and I have faced many storms this year.

Like us, perhaps the storm just rages on with no let-up and you are trembling in fear. You feel that any time now, you may just cave in and go under because you cannot beat this storm.

Be comforted that Jesus sees what you are going through and He always comes to where you are in your darkest hour. He did that for His disciples one stormy night on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus came, walking on the stormy sea, walking on top of the problem that was threatening to overwhelm them. He is indeed the King and Lord over the storm!

When you know that you are in Christ, you will know that though the storms are raging and the winds are blowing, you are above your troubles and above the circumstances. When people ask you how you are doing under the circumstances, tell them, “I am not under the circumstances, I am on top of them because my God is above all!”

He will come walking to you, but sometimes you may not recognize Him because the storm has made you fearful. Hear His comforting voice telling you, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”

And as you behold Jesus, you become like Him. You will find yourself doing things you did not know you could do. You will, like Peter, walk on water. This happens when you are occupied with the person of Jesus, with His resources, love, wisdom, ability, power and majesty.

However, know that even during the times when you take your eyes off Jesus, He never takes His eyes off you. And when you cry out to Him, He will immediately stretch out His hand to catch hold of you. You will not go under.

There will be times you will not be able to find your way back. Jesus will then hold your hand and walk you back to the boat. And like Peter, you will realize that with your hand in His, the storm will come to a standstill!