Post by MIRIAM JACOB on Dec 3, 2006 10:07:15 GMT -5
Your Anchor in a Storm
by Daniel N. Brown
Many times, when we fall into trials we may be tempted to
ask, "Where is God? Well, God is there even when we can't
see Him.
On gray, gloomy, rainy days, high above the overcast sky,
the sun continues to shine. We can't feel its warmth or see
its beauty, but it still exists.
God's beauty and His love for us are real even when our
circumstances are difficult. If we think "above the clouds,"
we can have hope knowing that God is still there.
Just as gray, gloomy, overcast skies are temporary, so are
our difficulties. If you are facing a discouraging situation
in your life right now, remember that God is still there and
rejoice in the fact that this too shall pass.
Sometimes, things are a little more intense than just a
lttle rain. Many times, there are huge storms that come into
our lives. But again, these shall pass as well.
God uses these storms to produce good fruit in us. The bible
says we should rejoice and "Count it all joy when we fall
into various trials, knowing that the testing of our faith
produces patience so that we may be made perfect, complete,
and lacking nothing" (James 1:2-4).
Stories have been told about the only thing that saved the
lives of people aboard a ship in a storm was a strong
anchor. But, there are also stories of those who perished
when their anchor did not hold.
Luke and the Apostle Paul were aboard a ship that was tossed
by a raging storm. Luke writes in Acts 27:29, about the
actions of the crew, "Fearing that we would be dashed
against the rocks, we dropped four anchors from the stern
and prayed for daylight."
It is written, "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day
of trouble; and He knows them who trust Him" (Nahum 1:7).
God is a strong anchor! Those who perished when their anchor
did not hold apparently had weak anchors. What, or who, are
you depending on to hold you in your storm? Is it some
person? Is it money? Or, is it God?
God should be your anchor because salvation can be found in
no other. Jesus said, "I do not pray that You take them out
of the world, but that You keep them from evil" (John
17:15). This is a promise that God will be our anchor in the
storm and that He will keep us in His care, but only if we let Him.
A chorus in Ray Boltz' song entitled, "The Anchor Holds,"
goes like this:
The anchor holds
Though the ships been battered
The anchor holds
Though the sails are torn
I have fallen on my knees
As I face life's raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm
What a great message for those who are in the midst of a
storm in their life!
In times of fair weather we have comfort of knowing our
anchor is there. But, in a storm, our faith will be tested
and then we will be challenged to believe that our anchor is
still there.
Be encouraged if things are not what you want them to be.
God has a wonderful plan for your life and He may be just
using a storm to work on the inside of you right now. Ask
Him to hold you up, strengthen you, and help you learn what
He is trying to teach you. God is faithful and "Blessed is
He who endures" (James 1:12).
God clearly wants us to trust Him. So sometimes, to remember
the strength of our anchor, we will need to feel the strength of
the storm.
(C) DANIEL N. BROWN
Daniel N. Brown is an entrepreneur and teacher of biblical
success principles. Get his FREE report, "Christian Prosperity
Secrets" when you sign up for his FREE weekly newsletter.
www.SecretPlaceOnline.com
by Daniel N. Brown
Many times, when we fall into trials we may be tempted to
ask, "Where is God? Well, God is there even when we can't
see Him.
On gray, gloomy, rainy days, high above the overcast sky,
the sun continues to shine. We can't feel its warmth or see
its beauty, but it still exists.
God's beauty and His love for us are real even when our
circumstances are difficult. If we think "above the clouds,"
we can have hope knowing that God is still there.
Just as gray, gloomy, overcast skies are temporary, so are
our difficulties. If you are facing a discouraging situation
in your life right now, remember that God is still there and
rejoice in the fact that this too shall pass.
Sometimes, things are a little more intense than just a
lttle rain. Many times, there are huge storms that come into
our lives. But again, these shall pass as well.
God uses these storms to produce good fruit in us. The bible
says we should rejoice and "Count it all joy when we fall
into various trials, knowing that the testing of our faith
produces patience so that we may be made perfect, complete,
and lacking nothing" (James 1:2-4).
Stories have been told about the only thing that saved the
lives of people aboard a ship in a storm was a strong
anchor. But, there are also stories of those who perished
when their anchor did not hold.
Luke and the Apostle Paul were aboard a ship that was tossed
by a raging storm. Luke writes in Acts 27:29, about the
actions of the crew, "Fearing that we would be dashed
against the rocks, we dropped four anchors from the stern
and prayed for daylight."
It is written, "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day
of trouble; and He knows them who trust Him" (Nahum 1:7).
God is a strong anchor! Those who perished when their anchor
did not hold apparently had weak anchors. What, or who, are
you depending on to hold you in your storm? Is it some
person? Is it money? Or, is it God?
God should be your anchor because salvation can be found in
no other. Jesus said, "I do not pray that You take them out
of the world, but that You keep them from evil" (John
17:15). This is a promise that God will be our anchor in the
storm and that He will keep us in His care, but only if we let Him.
A chorus in Ray Boltz' song entitled, "The Anchor Holds,"
goes like this:
The anchor holds
Though the ships been battered
The anchor holds
Though the sails are torn
I have fallen on my knees
As I face life's raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm
What a great message for those who are in the midst of a
storm in their life!
In times of fair weather we have comfort of knowing our
anchor is there. But, in a storm, our faith will be tested
and then we will be challenged to believe that our anchor is
still there.
Be encouraged if things are not what you want them to be.
God has a wonderful plan for your life and He may be just
using a storm to work on the inside of you right now. Ask
Him to hold you up, strengthen you, and help you learn what
He is trying to teach you. God is faithful and "Blessed is
He who endures" (James 1:12).
God clearly wants us to trust Him. So sometimes, to remember
the strength of our anchor, we will need to feel the strength of
the storm.
(C) DANIEL N. BROWN
Daniel N. Brown is an entrepreneur and teacher of biblical
success principles. Get his FREE report, "Christian Prosperity
Secrets" when you sign up for his FREE weekly newsletter.
www.SecretPlaceOnline.com