Scripture: “He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.” – Psalm 107:29
Examination: Several times this psalm speaks to the distress of men and the help that God gives to them. The Lord is to be praised for His goodness and the works He does for those that belong to Him.
Application: We are now on the tail end of a winter storm, and many of us are struggling with the aftermath. Streets are still covered with a layer of ice making transportation difficult. Power is disrupted leaving some homes without heat or the ability to prepare meals. Additionally, the dependency many have upon their electronic devices generates increased anxiety as phones and computers cannot be recharged for use.
However, in all of these challenging situations, there is God. He doesn’t require an unobstructed road to get to us; He doesn’t need a power source to be activated for use; He doesn’t need to be recharged to communicate with us.
God is as close to us as He can possibly be every second of every day. We don’t need to overcome any obstacles to get to Him. Anyone who has placed their faith and trust in Christ as Saviour has His Spirit indwelling them. When Jesus said, “I am with you alway”, He meant it. (Matthew 28:20). God is always accessible!
God never needs a power source. He is omnipotent – all powerful. Mark 10:27 records the words of Jesus, “With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.” He does not need to be sustained by some external source. He is always attentive to where we are, what we are doing, and what we need.
God is always available to listen to or speak with us. When we pray, God hears us. In Jeremiah 33:3, God says, “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” God speaks to us through His Word. 2 Timothy 3:16 states, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” Communicating with God doesn’t require a certain type of connection. All it requires is a desire to share what is on your heart and then search the Scriptures for His answers.
As God leads us through life, we never need fear navigating on our own. The Lord is always involved in our lives. As believers, we can find comfort in knowing that we are securely held in the palm of our Father’s hand, and that He will lead us safely through any struggles along the way. There are never any disruptions in God’s availability or accessibility. Great is His faithfulness!
Memory Verse: “And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.” – Psalm 107:7
Trouble knocking on your window pane, stormy weather at your door
And the outlook for the day ahead like the day before
People tell you praying changes things but words don’t stop the fear
A prayer is only pious rambling without a Father’s ear
He will not turn away when His people pray
When God’s people pray and take the pains of earth
To the doors of heaven
When God’s people pray, there is hope reborn
There is sin forgiven
And miracles you can’t explain away
When God’s people pray
(from “When God’s People Pray” by Wayne Watson)
GOD answers Prayers…we have all we need and we give GOD PRAISE. We are praying for many who need electricity restored and safety to those who need to be out serving others.
Amen! It is so good to know that our God hears and answers us, always doing what is best for us in His perfect time!