“When Life Gets Rocky”
There will be times when every life is rocked by a storm. Sometimes we are blindsided as we didn’t see any reasons to believe a storm was about to hit. Then there are occasions we expect a storm to rock our life at some point because of the bad choices we made or those of a loved one. Lives are often turned upside down because of these choices, a betrayal, abuse, marital difficulty, declining health, and/or financial issues.
When trials come, lots of different thoughts and emotions rise to the surface. An adversity may be so severe that we don’t know what to say or do. We wonder if it will ever end. It’s easy to blame someone else for our situation. People facing setbacks often become lonely, discouraged, and afraid. Perhaps you are experiencing such a storm.
Thankfully, we have an anchor that holds us steady during even the worst of times. That anchor is Jesus and the connecting lifeline is the Word of God. I challenge you to find a quiet place and read Psalm 107. As you study these verses, you’ll discover many different scenarios people faced in the wilderness or on a stormy sea. If you’re in the midst of a tough situation, this passage of scripture will help you. I’ll provide a simple outline for you to follow.
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.” GOD IS GOOD in every situation because he’s a GOOD GOD! As you read the verses, you’ll discover some individuals got lost wandering into desert wastelands. Prisoners were chained and sitting in darkness. Like the ones lost in the desert, they cried out to God, He heard and delivered them.
In verses 17-22 we discover patients who were healed from their suffering. Verses 23-32 inform us of sailors sinking at sea, and verses 33-38 about dry deserts becoming well-watered. The devil whispers saying things will never change, but God has a different word: He knows exactly where you are and your situation. He’s your rescuer, he can calm the waves. There’s a proper conclusion to every storm. What you see in the immediate is not all God sees in your future. The way out is allowing Him to take you through the storm. If you cry out to Him, he’ll hear you.
Pastor Carnes
