The viral storm called COVID-19 continues to rage around us as we take refuge in our homes and pray for God to speak peace to our situation. We long for calm seas and clear skies once again. Like Jesus’ disciples in a storm on the Sea of Galilee (Luke 8:22-25), we plead to our Lord to save us and calm the winds and waves with just His words. We know He is not only the Master of the sea; His power covers everything in His creation (including you and me).
Experience has taught me that sometimes He doesn’t calm the storm as quickly as we would like; but He can speak calm to our souls and give us peace of mind that goes beyond our understanding in spite of our situation. It won’t surprise you that the words of a gospel song come to my mind when I remember all of the storms He has brought me through. You can find it on YouTube by The McKameys titled “He Calms Me”. I want to share those calming, encouraging lyrics with you.
“Troubled waters came my way. The angry storms grew near. I prayed for God to speak the word to make it disappear. It seemed the waves would not obey the Master’s call for peace; but then the Lord spoke to my soul reminding me He has control and said this time His Word was meant for me. Sometimes He calms the storm; sometimes He calms me. Sometimes the storm still rages on but I feel the sweetest peace. It’s such a joy to know that my Lord knows just what I need. Sometimes He calms the storm and sometimes He calms me.”
Are you exhausted and weak from so many hours on the front line of this battle? Are you struggling endlessly to supply workers and those waiting out the storm with what they need to survive? Are you sheltered at home with the walls seemingly closing in around you? However this virus has affected you; our Lord will give you inner peace and eventual victory. All you have to do is ask Him.