VICTORY IN A STORM

STORMS WILL BE A PART OF EVERYONE’S LIFE – Mark 4:35-36

a. Jesus is our example to follow and went through storms

b. there will be all kinds of storms

c. *being in a storm does not mean y are out of the will of God

    *You cannot always pray away storms

d. The Bible says we will go through storms – 2 Tim 3:1…Acts 14:22…1 Peter 4:12-13

STORMS WILL COME TO EVERY BELIEVER………….all sizes and types

          WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN A STORM COMES?

(1) CLAIM A PROMISE – 4:35

-we have a Word from the Lord

-stand on the Word of God

-this storm in Mark was unexpected, but the disciples had a promise…

-We have over 4,000 promises in the Bible to hang on to

***The Lord fulfills His promises – Mark 5:1

-He always comes through for us

(2) GET YOUR EYES ON A PERSON – VS36-38

-Stay focused on a Person, Jesus Christ,  and not on a storm

v37 – this was a hurricane intense storm – destructive

***OUR EYES MAKE ALL OF THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD***

The disciples eyes were on the storm – fear

The eyes of Jesus were on the Father – peace

*Keep your eyes on Jesus because He is always with you…

(3.) POWER – USE THE POWER THE LORD HAS GIVEN TO YOU – vs38-39

1. We have the power of praise – which produces focus, peace and refreshment

-the disciples criticized the Lord and complained – Don’t you care about us

2. We have power over demonic influences – v39

v39 – Jesus rebukes the wind and this is the same word He used in Mark 1:25 to rebuke a demon

-this storm was demonic – not all storms are

(4.) PURPOSE – vs40-41

-realize there is a divine purpose for every storm

1. to rearrange your mental furniture

-pull down all flesh and enemy thoughts

-Speak up and keep on speaking…

-Purposes for storms

-to build our faith

-to humble us

-to grow and mature us

-to reveal issues in our lives