Speaking to Your Storms

By Fatoki Ifeoluwa

Devotional Reading: Jesus stood up and commanded the wind, “Be quiet!” and he said to the waves, “Be still!” The wind died down, and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39 GNB)

In the creation story found in Genesis 1, we see God faced with what seemed to be a challenge in darkness. “The earth was formless and desolate. The raging ocean that covered everything was engulfed in total darkness, and the Spirit of God was moving over the water” (Genesis 1:2 GNB). Yet, God never struggled with darkness and its forces, He only spoke, and light took over.

In the passage which we have studied these past days, we have read about the experience Jesus had with a storm on the sea. While the disciples panicked in fear, Jesus Christ rose and spoke to the storm. A man of God once said, every created thing can hear. This is true because we have the testimony of Scripture that all things were made, and are sustained by the Word of God (John 1:3, Hebrews 1:3).

Herein we have a model on how to still our storms. Enough of trying to understand or adjust to the storm. We must follow the precept laid by God by speaking to it. What storm has persisted in your life? Arise and speak the Word of God to it. Remember that as a child of God, the Word of God in your mouth is as powerful as it is in God’s mouth. Declare peace and calmness. Create the world you want through your words. Make His words your words, and His reality will become your reality.

Prayer and Confession
Dear Father, today, I take authority over every storm and unpleasant situation. I declare peace and stillness in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Further Reading: Matthew 8:23-27.