The Daily Blueprint 10-25-07
The Storm Series
Lessons Learned in the Storms of Life
Mark 4:37-39
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was now full (of water), and He (Jesus) was asleep in the stern of the boat, asleep on a pillow; and they awake Him, and said unto Him, Master, do You not care if we parish?
And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea "Peace be still!" and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm!
Today's verse takes us from a great storm to a great peace! Jesus does the same thing in our lives when storms come our way - He is in total control and therefore we never have to wonder if He is with us - the disciples faced a great storm - and instead of finding Jesus awake - they found Him sleeping and they freaked out - they asked Him if He cared if they drowned - This was Jesus who had called them - He did miracles and they worried with Him asleep -please note that even when He was sleeping - He was still in full control - God never sleeps -but as Jesus - He had flesh that needed sleep - Jesus had to sleep! But in a boat when a storm was coming -what a bad time for a nap! I think Jesus was just testing them as sometimes He must test us -He will allow the storm winds to buffet us - He will turn up the heat and see where we stand - and notice its not for His benefit because HE already knows what will happen! The storms may come and go but JESUS will never leave you - He has a plan even in the midst of the storm - so when the winds blow- and clouds billow above - when it seems like you will drown - just look up and you will see JESUS standing there -in full control and He is the only one who can clam the storms in our lives - so let the waves crash -let the lightening strike and just trust in the LORD always!
A side note: Since Jesus controlled the water - the elements around Himself - don't you think He can handle our problems?
With CHRIST The storm calms!
Prayers*Praises*Previews:
The Weather has gotten a little better for those fighting the fires in California - please pray for those displaced by this disaster and for those who are fighting the blazes and risking their lives -thanks!
Pray for Bridget - a girl that works with Missy -she may have cervical Cancer- she is awaiting the test results! I believe she is only 18 years old -thank you!
C O M P A S S I O N 'S D A I L Y P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T
Thursday 25 Pray for two girls in Bangladesh who suffer from liver problems. They are 6-year-old Keya Sarker who is seriously ill and 8-year-old Bristi Rozario.
www.compassion.com
If you would like more info on Compassion's Child Sponsorship - please visit Compassion.com
Thanks! Please consider sponsoring a child! You will not regret it! Thank you!
Samartian's Purse Weekly Prayer Requests:
----PLEASE PRAY----
This week's focus: Sir Lanka
(1)For Pastor Mathungen to be a light for Christ among his students.
(2) That carpentry and other vocactional classes will equip young men and women to earn substainable incomes (3) For other Post-Tsunami projects of Samartian's Purse in Sir Lanka.
Thank you for praying for Sir Lanka!
www.samaritanspurse.org
LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR THURSDAY 10-25-07
IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM - WE CAN BE CALM IN JESUS!
The Storm Series
Lessons Learned in the Storms of Life
Mark 4:37-39
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was now full (of water), and He (Jesus) was asleep in the stern of the boat, asleep on a pillow; and they awake Him, and said unto Him, Master, do You not care if we parish?
And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea "Peace be still!" and the wind ceased, and there was a great calm!
Today's verse takes us from a great storm to a great peace! Jesus does the same thing in our lives when storms come our way - He is in total control and therefore we never have to wonder if He is with us - the disciples faced a great storm - and instead of finding Jesus awake - they found Him sleeping and they freaked out - they asked Him if He cared if they drowned - This was Jesus who had called them - He did miracles and they worried with Him asleep -please note that even when He was sleeping - He was still in full control - God never sleeps -but as Jesus - He had flesh that needed sleep - Jesus had to sleep! But in a boat when a storm was coming -what a bad time for a nap! I think Jesus was just testing them as sometimes He must test us -He will allow the storm winds to buffet us - He will turn up the heat and see where we stand - and notice its not for His benefit because HE already knows what will happen! The storms may come and go but JESUS will never leave you - He has a plan even in the midst of the storm - so when the winds blow- and clouds billow above - when it seems like you will drown - just look up and you will see JESUS standing there -in full control and He is the only one who can clam the storms in our lives - so let the waves crash -let the lightening strike and just trust in the LORD always!
A side note: Since Jesus controlled the water - the elements around Himself - don't you think He can handle our problems?
With CHRIST The storm calms!
Prayers*Praises*Previews:
The Weather has gotten a little better for those fighting the fires in California - please pray for those displaced by this disaster and for those who are fighting the blazes and risking their lives -thanks!
Pray for Bridget - a girl that works with Missy -she may have cervical Cancer- she is awaiting the test results! I believe she is only 18 years old -thank you!
C O M P A S S I O N 'S D A I L Y P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T
Thursday 25 Pray for two girls in Bangladesh who suffer from liver problems. They are 6-year-old Keya Sarker who is seriously ill and 8-year-old Bristi Rozario.
www.compassion.com
If you would like more info on Compassion's Child Sponsorship - please visit Compassion.com
Thanks! Please consider sponsoring a child! You will not regret it! Thank you!
Samartian's Purse Weekly Prayer Requests:
----PLEASE PRAY----
This week's focus: Sir Lanka
(1)For Pastor Mathungen to be a light for Christ among his students.
(2) That carpentry and other vocactional classes will equip young men and women to earn substainable incomes (3) For other Post-Tsunami projects of Samartian's Purse in Sir Lanka.
Thank you for praying for Sir Lanka!
www.samaritanspurse.org
LIVIN IN THE WORD FOR THURSDAY 10-25-07
IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM - WE CAN BE CALM IN JESUS!
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