Portraits with Purpose

20. Hope in the Storms of Life

Scripture:

Matthew 8:23-27

Hymn:

"Master of the Sea"

Meditation: Many seek the temporary stability of substance or even provide the promise of prosperity only to find that humanity slips away into eternity with nothing in hand. However, the peace the God secures for believers begins in time and lasts through eternity. SEEK TRUE PEACE…  Peace WITH God. Job 22:21,26 , “Now acquaint yourself with Hi m, and be at peace; Thereby good will come to you. For then you will have your delight in the Almighty .” Romans 5:1,8 , “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Ephesians 2:14-17 , “For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation…And He came and p reached peace to you .”  Peace OF God. Philippians 4:7 , “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (See also Matthew 8:23-27, Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5)

Peace, peace, wonderful peace, Coming down from the Father above; Sweep over my spirit forever, I pray, In fathomless billows of love.