Storms steal hope. I remember Rita, Ike, Harvey, Beryl and the derecho that came out of nowhere. How is your hope gauge, these days? Are you more on the “full” or the “empty” side? Hope has taken a major hit for many people.
The hurricane named Northeaster hit Paul and his companions while they were at sea. It was a “perfect” storm. How bad was it? They could barely secure the lifeboat. The ship needed ropes to hold it together. First, they threw the cargo overboard. Then the passengers helped throw the ship’s tackle. They saw neither sun nor stars for many days. Luke tells us they gave up hope of being saved.
Not all storms are meteorological in nature. What storm are you in today? Here is good news: you are not in the boat alone. God is with you. He still speaks to storms and says, “Be still.” Read his word. Listen for his voice. When answers aren’t enough, he will still be there. When no one else is true, he will still love you. Hold on to hope. And if your grip starts to slip, the hope of Jesus will hold on to you. You are not going to sink. Jesus is the master of the sea, and the Lord of life. We have hope!
