The Storms of Scripture

 

Noah and the Flood (Gen. 7:17-24)

The ark is a type of Christ. There was only one way to be saved from the flood and there is only one way to be saved from the penalty of sin. Christ is our ark in this age of grace. Christ shed his blood so that we will not drown in the flood of sin. Just like those in Noah’s day they had to enter the ark to be saved from the flood; we have to be in Christ to be saved from sin.

Plague of Hail and Thunder (Exd. 9:22-24, 33-34)

Here we see God raining down hail and thunder on the Land of Egypt as a judgment. We learn that when the hail and thunder ceased Pharoah sinned again and hardened his heart. Even when God pours out judgment evil men will disregard the warnings and continue in sin. May we not be like this. May we heed to the loving rebuke of God and walk in obedience.

Jonah and the Storm (Jonah 1:4-15)

Here we read about a violent storm that caused great fear to all in the ship. It reminds me of the great storm and story of John Wesley. During a voyage to Georgia in 1735, John Wesley witnessed a storm and was deeply moved by the peace and faith of a group of Moravians, who sang hymns and remained calm, unlike the fearful English. At the time John Wesley did not have the same assurance and peace of the Moravians. Their faith and courage inspired him and he wanted to have the same peace. The moral of the story is that we must be sure today of our eternal home in Heaven because we never know what the day may bring. We do not know when we will die.

The Tempest on the Sea of Galilee (Mat. 14:22-33)

I wonder if you have ever noticed that Peter had faith in Christ to cause him to walk on the water, but as soon as Peter took his eyes off the Lord he began to sink. This is the case for us all. As soon as we take our eyes off Christ and fix our gaze on the things of this life we begin to sink. May we fix our eyes on Christ and not the vain things of this world. May we rest in Christ and trust Him in all things.

Weathering the Storms of Life (Luke 8:22-25)

Christ was asleep but He was still in full control of this situation. This passage of Holy Scripture tells us that Christ is divine as he has the ability to control the wind and the sea. We serve a Saviour that has control over the natural world and we ought to rest in the knowledge that all will be well. May we have peace and rest in the Saviour.

Our Place of Refuge (Psa. 55:8, 107:29)

In times of trouble when the storms of life come our way, our only refuge and strength is our God. We must flee to Him in prayer and seek the Lord for wisdom, comfort and hope.

God is a defence for those in need. He is a refuge for those in distress.

“For You have been a defense for the helpless, A defense for the needy in his distress, A refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat; For the breath of the ruthless Is like a rain storm against a wall.”

Isaiah 25:4