MESSAGE FROM THE ALTAR
DEVOTIONAL SERVICE 7/02/2021
STORMS
TEXT: ISAIAH 25:4-5
“4. You have been a place of safety for the poor and needy in times of trouble. Brutal enemies pounded us like a heavy rain or the heat of the sun at noon, but you were our shelter.
- Those wild foreigners struck like scorching desert heat. But you were like a cloud, protecting us from the sun. You kept our enemies from singing songs of victory. “
(CEV).
HYMNAL :
The Lord’s our Rock, in Him we hide :
A shelter in the time of storm !
Secure whatever ill betide :
A shelter in the time of storm !
Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land !
A weary land, a weary land :
Oh, Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A shelter in the time of storm !
A storm symbolizes problems, difficulties, strength and weakness. A storm can be defined as a violent wind ; a tempest, usually accompanied by rain or snow. A storm may be likened to a violent disturbance of public peace. A storm may describe a violent assault on a stronghold. A storm epitomizes adversity, calamity.
Storms can be physical or spiritual. Whether physical or spiritual, storms bring a lot of trepidation, anxieties, pains and sorrow. Storms afflict. While the physical storm may not persist for long, the spiritual storm takes a longer period to abate or cease. In both cases of storms, the Holy Bible, the authentic Word of God , has given adequate guidance on how to wage the battle of Storms triumphantly.
In the first place , the Bible makes it clear that storms will arise, whether we like it or not. In other words, we must prepare for storms ! During a storm it is natural to panic but if we had expected it and made preparations against it, we would be less panicky when confronted.
In the face of storms, we must arm ourselves with the shield of faith as we look at Jesus Christ and trust Him to calm the raging storms.
We must be full of gratitude to God with the faith that understands that the storms are not meant to destroy us but to refine us and draw us closer to the Omnipotent God for though storms appear potent, they are not omnipotent !
We must understand that God is and can never be powerless before any storm confronting us, physical or spiritual, and if that be the case, why then can we entertain any fears or anxieties when He has assured us of safety ? The storm is under God’s control and God is our sufficiency.
The Word of God, the Bible has taught us the power of the tongue. God has assured us that whatever we decree according to His will He will establish it. We know that it is His will for us to live in peace and we also know He honours His word faithfully, therefore it is pertinent for us to speak to the storm to be calm ; to declare to the threatening storm to cease ; and to decree life instead of the impeding doom. Yes, tell the storm to dissolve, in Jesus Christ’s name !
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