He Brought Them Out Of Their Distress

Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. They saw the works of the Lord, his wonderful deeds in the deep. For he spoke and stirred up a tempest that lifted high the waves.

They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away.

They reeled and staggered like drunkards; they were at their wits’ end.

Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress.

He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.

They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.

Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.

Palms 107:23-32

People discovered long ago they could harness the seas during monsoon season. Rather than dreading the high winds and rains, they learned how to navigate their way through the storm.

Trusting God for guidance in troubled times is a biblical theme. Use your problems as an opportunity to exercise faith.

Stormy circumstances are inevitable. Although our first reaction may be to run from the problem, we can instead ask God to teach us how to trust Him to navigate us through the storm.

Better to go through the storm with Christ than to have smooth sailing around him.

Our Daily Bread – May 25, 2013