Pastor Caroline - September 23, 2020

 

We battened down the hatches

As we settled in to pray;

That the storm would pass us by

And bring us safe into a new day

As we awoke to a calm "good morning",

The Lord has kept us in His care The gentle rain now falls roundabout us,

 Everywhere;

The ground has been well watered

And the wells no longer dry

Now, we give all glory and thanks to God

For the storm, has passed us by.

 

The Lord has given me these few words to share with you this morning. I thank Him for answered prayer.

 

As I look out this morning the day is gray, however, the beauty of everything I see is fresh and clean. I opened the door to warm temperatures and a soft gentle rain. How good is our Lord to provide this very refreshing time!!

Yesterday people were anxious about the storm, but the word of God tells us to, “Be anxious for nothing,  but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God”. Philippians chapter 4 verse 6 from the New King James version. And verse 7 reads as follows: And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Thank you Lord for your word on which we can depend.

 

Aren’t you glad you know the “Master of the Wind”, and when the storms come He promises to keep us safe “Until the Storm Passes By”. The titles of these two older gospel selections bring us peace just in the wording. Even if you can’t sing just look up the words to these songs, Until the Storm Passes By and Master of the Wind, and read the words over. They will bring you peace and fill you with promise.

Yesterday as I prayed with people I reminded them that we are in the family of God and we know Jesus, who is, the master of the wind. And then, another old hymn came to mind called, “Through It All”.  The chorus reads like this:

Through it all - through it all

I’ve learned to trust in Jesus

 I’ve learned to trust in God 

Through it all - through it all

I’ve learned to depend upon His word.

 

You know, it is these old hymns, precious gospel selections, and the word of God that brings us through all the storms of life and sets us free from fear, so that we can “Rest in the Arms of Jesus”.

 

So folks, settle in, pray, and always be thankful as you look to God and say,

Hold me fast, let me stand

In the hollow of Thy hand

Keep me safe

Till the storm passes by.

 

Thank you Lord for your everlasting care as you bring us safely into the new days ahead and we promise to keep our eyes focused on You and be grateful for the many blessings You bestow upon us.

 

Please join me Sunday as we hear a message from our Lord which we will put up on video to our web site Sunday evening. Be sure to watch for Peter’s Picks on Thursday this week.  

Enjoy your week ahead and stay safe in the hollow of His hand.