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Calming the Stormy Seas, by Dr. Cindy Holman

In one of my favorite Psalms, Psalm 107, it talks about four different scenarios that lead us to a place where we cry out to God for help. The first three are expected: wandering without knowing God, being ensnared by darkness, or being willfully sinful. In each one, the Lord faithfully comes to save those who cry out to Him, and it is beautiful! The fourth scenario is about those who do business on the sea. They acknowledge God’s wonders, but the storm comes anyway. When they cry out to the Lord, He leads them to their desired haven. He is so good!

This reminds me of another story in Mark 4:35-41, where the disciples cried out to Jesus on a stormy sea. In that story, the storm was stirred up because Jesus was on His way to deliver a demon-possessed man. He had business to do across the sea. Jesus spoke in authority and dismantled the storm.

We are in a season where many of us have gone out into the sea of humanity to do God’s business. Whether for ministry or regular business, we have seen God do some amazing things. But there are also big waves, wind, and storms. For some reason, we tend to look within to find the source of the tempest. We assume, like Jonah, that our own rebellion is the cause. But perhaps the storms raging around us are not about us, but the amazing freedom He is about to bring to the people on the path ahead.

Remember, the One who calms the seas lives within us. Cry out to Him and allow Him to dismantle the storms around you. Live with thanksgiving, declare His greatness, and expect to see amazing things. He will lead you to your desired haven and bless you!

Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business on great waters; they have seen the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep. For He spoke and raised a stormy wind, which lifted the waves of the sea. They rose up to the heavens, they went down to the depths; their soul melted away in their misery. They reeled and staggered like a drunken person, and were at their wits’ end. Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distresses. He caused the storm to be still, so that the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad because they were quiet, so He guided them to their desired harbor. They shall give thanks to the Lord for His mercy, and for His wonders to the sons of mankind! They shall also exalt Him in the congregation of the people, and praise Him at the seat of the elders. —Psalm 107:23-32 NASB

—Dr. Cindy Holman, Author, FTPN newsletter team, KCI Prophetic Director, California

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