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Matthew Chapter Seven
24. “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”
Mark Chapter Four
35. On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Recently it seems like I and everyone I know have been going through trials and storms. There is one after another and sometimes it becomes unbearable. After praying and speaking to the storms and doing everything I could think of I finally reached the end of my patience and I cried out “Lord, will you please stop these storms?” His reply got my attention very quickly when he said: “You should be asleep in the boat and the storms wouldn’t affect you.” So I asked him to teach me and he began to speak and I began to write down his words and here are his words, He said:
My beloved one, why the frustration? Why the fear? Why the aggravation? Didn’t I tell you that you were going to the other side? Yes, sir, you did, I answered.
He again spoke and said to me and said:” My beloved one, I know those who taught you faith told you to speak to the storm and have faith that you could stop the storm. This is not the faith that I was teaching my disciples about. I had already taught them that storms would come but if they had built their lives on my words and my truth then the storms wouldn’t harm them. If they built upon the rock of my truth they would be safe.
I asked them why they were afraid. I had already instructed them that we were going to the other side. I didn’t say we were going to drown or going to have to swim. I told them we were going to the other side. If they had believed me then they could have been at rest and not fearful.
I also have spoken these same words to you many times? It is written that I will be your help in times of trouble. I am your savior and your deliverer and I will keep you safe no matter what comes. So let me teach you about real faith.
Real faith is not that you can speak to storms and they will obey. When I told them if they had faith they could speak to this mountain and tell it to be cast into the sea and it would obey, I wasn't teaching them about real estate. I was speaking of the temple mount and all its rules, regulations and bondage. If they had real faith that the Kingdom was at hand they would tell that temple mount to take a leap and rush headfirst into the kingdom.
Real faith is knowing that no storm could ever harm you. Most of the storms that come cause more fear than damage. Didn’t I tell you to cast all your cares on me because I care for you and I love you immeasurably? The teachers who taught you faith didn’t understand. As long as you practice speaking to storms you will always have storms to speak to. If you spent more time practicing peace than speaking to storms then peace would rule your heart, and the storms that come your way could not be powered by the fear in your own heart. If you spent more time practicing health instead of fighting sickness you would be much healthier. If you spent more time practicing my presence where there is fulness of joy and allowing my joy to flow through you then depression would have no place in you.
My loved one, as it is written in the letter to the Hebrews. He that believes has entered into rest. As long as you are trying to finish something then you will never rest in the truth that it is already finished. When faced with storms remember that you can enter into that rest and be beyond the storm or you can fear and fight storm after storm and grow weary and discouraged.
Do you remember from the story in the scriptures that as soon as the storm stopped they were immediately on the shore? I dwell in the finished realm beyond the storm. That is why I could rest in the storm. You can rest with me beyond the storm or you can choose to remain in fear and become weary of the storms.
I told you through the scriptures. In this world you will have tribulations but be of good cheer for I have already overcome the world. You can war against the tribulations and trials or you can rest in me beyond the trials and troubles and live in peace.
My dearest one, I want you to know that all things really do work together for your good. Even if the storm rages I will reverse the effects of the storm and cause great blessing to come your way. You can’t lose for winning.
So take these words and proclaim them to all who will listen. Tell them for me and from me. Don’t be afraid. Don’t waste your energy stopping the storm. It could be that the wind from the storm will push you towards your destination. No matter what happens, I love you and I care for you and I will never leave or forsake you. You can lie down beside me in the boat and sleep and when you awaken the storm will be gone and you will be safe with me on the shore. It is your choice my beloved ones: You can fight the storm or you can sleep in the boat. An even if you choose wrong, I am still taking you to the other side.”
These are the words he gave me for all of us to share,
I hope you are encouraged by these words,
Until next time,
Grow Rich in His Grace,
I love you all,
Michael
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