GOD WITH US – IN THE STORM

GOD WITH US – IN THE STORM

“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel, which means ‘.’” Matthew 1:23 NLT

• NEVER LET THE PRESENCE OF A CAUSE YOU TO DOUBT THE PRESENCE OF .

When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved. Acts 27:20

After they had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up before them and said: “Men, you should have taken my advice not to sail from Crete; then you would have spared yourselves this damage and loss.” Acts 27:21

“ I urge you to , because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed. Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve ” Acts 27:22-23

… everyone deserted me … But the Lord and … 2 Timothy 4:16-17

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, . Psalm 16:8 NLT

“Last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve  and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Caesar; and God has graciously given you the lives of all who sail with you.’” Acts 27:23-24

“So keep up your courage, men, for I have that just as he told me.” Acts 27:25

, always ready to help in times of trouble.

 So we will , even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths; even if the seas roar and rage, and the hills are shaken by the violence. Psalm 46:1-3 GNT

Small Group and Family Discussion

What’s a major storm you’ve experienced in your life? How has it changed the way you relate with God?

Pastor David said, “Peace isn’t the found in the absence of a storm. Peace is found in the presence of a good God.” What are some ways you try to find false peace? How will you seek God’s presence instead?

What did you learn in a storm that God can use to help someone else through their own storm? Who can you reach out to this week?