Faith as a Child Will Guide You Through the Storm

The kingdom of heaven is more than our eternal realm. It’s a love relationship with Jesus here and now. “And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent” (John 17:3). Life, real eternal life, starts with knowing Him and is sustained through knowing Him. And to delve into the depths of that relationship with Him we must become as little children. That doesn’t mean childish or naïve. There is a difference. As little children, it’s running to Him, hopping in His lap, enjoying His presence and talking to Him.

As we grow older, however, and life gets tougher, more complex and hectic, we make it complicated when it’s not. Just talk to Him. Continue to talk to Him. That's what He asks. He sees and hears. He can handle our questions, our emotions. He created us to have a personal relationship with us. Just don't shut him out. Run to Him and talk to Him, especially in the storms. It’s having intimate fellowship with the Lord, that will empower you and guide you in the storm. If you are reading this and don’t know Jesus intimately, take a moment and invite Him into your heart. Repeat this prayer, “Jesus, forgive me. Come into my heart. Be my Lord and Savior. I surrender my life to You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus name, Amen.”

Joy comes from the presence of God, so our strength comes from the presence of the Lord. “In your presence is fullness of joy,” wrote David. We don’t have to be moved when the storms rage around us. Our flesh can rest in hope. If there is fullness of joy in the Lord’s presence, and the joy of the Lord is our strength, that means our strength comes from His presence. Strength for life and storms comes from God’s presence. David knew this well. He knew storms and caves and enemies trying to take him out, and sheep in the wilderness, yet he always ran into God’s presence for joy and strength. “As the deer pants for the water brooks, So pants my soul for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, While they continually say to me, ‘Where is your God?’” (Psalm 42:1-3). David knew tears too, tears while those around him were saying, “Where is your God?” That’s what the enemy will whisper, and your flesh will scream when it looks like you’re going under. David knew better. He knew his joy and strength came in the Lord’s presence so that’s where he ran to talk to Him.

All you have to do is surrender all and be obedient, He will do the rest. When the storm clouds begin to clear, God has something new for you. Storms give us an opportunity to learn and grow. It may be a new direction for your life, it may be a new perspective on business or ministry. A new season may be around the corner, and you just acquired the tools needed to navigate that. God loves you and wants his best for you. He is working in and through all things to bring about that good thing.