Some people believe that if the Lord is with you, the skies should always be clear. Faith is often reduced to the idea that blessings mean comfort, calm waters, and predictable days. But anyone who has walked with Jesus for more than five minutes knows better. Storms still come and go. Waves still crash hard. Life still surprises you.
But here’s the truth that keeps me grounded:
Having God on your boat doesn’t mean you’ll never face storms; it means no storm can sink your ship.
That idea has been burning in my heart lately. It’s simple, but it’s the simple that hits deep and touches real life. Because if you’re breathing, you’re facing something. And if you’re living for God, you can be sure the enemy is stirring waters somewhere.
But storms won’t have the final say.
When the storm Waves Rise, So Does His Authority
I can’t shake the image from Mark 4. The disciples are rowing across the Sea of Galilee when a violent storm suddenly erupts. These men weren’t fragile. They weren’t easily rattled. Many were fishermen who grew up on that water with nets in their hands and salt in their hair. If they’re scared, it’s serious.
The boat is taking on water. The winds are howling. And Jesus, the very God manifested in flesh (Colossians 2:9), is asleep in the back of the ship.
They wake Him in a panic, and He rises with full authority.
“Peace, be still.”
And just like that, the storm comes to an end.
The disciples were amazed. “What kind of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Mark 4:41). They hadn’t yet fully grasped what you and I now understand: the One in the boat wasn’t just “a” power; He was all power.
A storm Doesn’t Signal His Absence; It Reveals His Nearness
The longer I live, the more I realize that storms don’t mean God walked away and left you to drown. There’s no doctrine in Scripture, no promise in the Word, that suggests His presence removes adversity. Actually, it is the opposite.
- The three Hebrew boys walked directly into the fire, and God was with them in the flames.
- Daniel slept beside lions, and God closed their mouths.
- Paul sailed into a hurricane, and God kept the ship from losing any souls.
And none of these men were outside God’s will. They were exactly where they needed to be.
We preach it, teach it, and live it: the Holy Ghost doesn’t remove you from storms; He carries you through them. That’s the power of the Apostolic life. According to Scripture, the Spirit not only births us (Acts 2:38) but also strengthens, guides, and sustains us.
Storms may rise, but their power ceases the moment He steps aboard.
When God Intervenes in Your Situation
Something shifts the moment Jesus takes His place in your boat. The winds no longer determine your outcome. Fear no longer drives the narrative. Failure no longer has the power to define your future.
Here’s what actually happens:
- Peace becomes possible even in impossible conditions.
He calmed the sea, and then He confronted the fear that had taken hold of His disciples. His very presence brings peace.
- The storm loses its ability to sink you.
Isaiah 43:2 states, “When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee.” Not if—when. And He added, “they shall not overflow thee.” That’s covenant language.
- Faith grows where fear once existed.
Storms push you to find out what you really believe. But storms also show who He truly is.
- The outcome is rewritten.
What appeared to be a disaster turns into testimony, and what felt like loss becomes deliverance. What seemed like the end transforms into a new beginning. No force can defeat the One who shaped the seas with His own hands.
Let Him Be More Than a Passenger
I have lived long enough to see that too many people want Jesus on the boat, but they want to keep their hands on the wheel. They want Him present but not in charge. They want comfort, not lordship. But the storm reveals that approach for what it truly is: a sinking plan.
When Jesus is truly Lord, storms lose their power. Furthermore, when He’s the Captain, even shipwrecks become miracles. When His Spirit fills, guides, and leads you, you become storm-proof, not because of your strength, but because of His.
That’s why the new birth is essential and why the Acts 2:38 message still matters. It is also why walking in the Spirit is necessary; a Spirit-filled life isn’t weak; it’s protected.
You Can Ride Out Any storm With Him
If you’re reading this while the wind is blowing in your face, hold on. Don’t jump ship, and don’t assume the shaking means God has abandoned you. He’s still here and in control. He’s still speaking peace amid the chaos.
And if Jesus is in your boat, you’re going to make it. You’re not going under, and you’re not going to drown. You will not be destroyed.
Storms may roar, but His voice still carries. And one word from Him can still bring every wave to its knees.
A Declaration for the storm
Say it with your whole heart: “I will not fear the storm, because the Master of the storm is with me.”
Waves may crash. Winds may shake. Life may throw surprises you never see coming. But no storm can sink a vessel carrying God’s presence. You’re going to make it.
And when you step out on the other side, you’ll have a testimony only a storm can produce.
Additional Reading related to Overcoming Storms
- The Road to Emmaus: When Jesus Walks With You Through Doubt
- When You Don’t Feel God: How to Keep Going
- The Discipline of Gratitude: Thankful in the Tough Seasons
Credits
Credit: OpenAI helped create my article outlines and generate the imagery. Grammarly fixed my writing errors, and QuillBot improved the writing.
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