The God Who Calms Every Storm

THE GOD WHO CALMS EVERY STORM

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 107:28-30

"Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still."

Supporting Texts: Mark 4:35-41; Nahum 1:3; John 16:33; Isaiah 43:2; Matthew 14:22-33

INTRODUCTION:

Life is not without storms—seasons of turbulence, pain, confusion, and pressure. However, the good news for every believer is that we serve the God who calms every storm. He is not unaware of our battles, nor is He incapable of silencing the winds and the waves that threaten our peace.

In the Scriptures, we find numerous instances where God showed His mastery over nature and human circumstances, proving that no storm is too great for Him. Knowing this builds our confidence to trust Him even when everything seems out of control.

In today’s study, we will discover the character of God in the midst of storms, the reasons He allows them, how He delivers, and how we can anchor our lives securely in Him.

GOD IS GREATER THAN EVERY STORM

No situation or challenge can overpower the sovereignty of God.

a) He Created the Heavens and the Earth

All of nature obeys His voice (Genesis 1:1-3).

b) He Commands the Winds and the Seas

Nature responds to His authority (Mark 4:39).

c) He is the Almighty God

Nothing is too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27).

d) He Sits Above the Circle of the Earth

He rules over all creation (Isaiah 40:22).

Biblical Example: Jesus rebuking the storm on the sea (Mark 4:35-41).

GOD ALLOWS STORMS TO BUILD OUR FAITH

Every storm carries a lesson meant to grow and stretch our trust in Him.

a) Storms Expose Weak Areas in Our Faith

They reveal what we truly believe (Luke 8:24-25).

b) Storms Teach Us to Depend on God Fully

They lead us to deeper reliance on His power (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).

c) Storms Prepare Us for Greater Assignments

They equip us for future victories (James 1:2-4).

d) Storms Lead to a Fresh Revelation of God's Power

After storms, we know Him more intimately (Job 42:5).

Biblical Example: The disciples’ faith stretched after the storm (Mark 4:41).

GOD RESPONDS TO OUR CRY FOR HELP

God listens and intervenes when His people call upon Him.

a) God is Near to the Brokenhearted

He is attentive to our cries (Psalm 34:17-18).

b) Prayer is the Key to Divine Intervention

Persistent prayer brings deliverance (Luke 18:7).

c) Crying Out to God Invokes His Mercy

God responds to sincere desperation (2 Chronicles 7:14).

d) God Moves Suddenly to Rescue

His deliverance can be swift and supernatural (Acts 12:5-11).

Biblical Example: Jonah crying out to God in the belly of the fish (Jonah 2:1-10).

GOD BRINGS PEACE THAT SURPASSES UNDERSTANDING

God’s peace is supernatural and unexplainable in human terms.

a) Peace is a Gift from Jesus

He bequeaths His peace to us (John 14:27).

b) God’s Peace Guards Our Hearts and Minds

It acts as divine protection (Philippians 4:6-7).

c) God’s Peace is Independent of Circumstances

It is rooted in trust, not in conditions (Isaiah 26:3).

d) God’s Peace Multiplies Through His Word

Meditating on Scripture increases peace (Psalm 119:165).

Biblical Example: Paul’s peace in prison while writing epistles (Philippians 4:11-13).

GOD TURNS STORMS INTO TESTIMONIES

What was meant to destroy becomes a story of His glory.

a) Every Test Becomes a Testimony

Our struggles birth powerful stories (Revelation 12:11).

b) God Specialises in Divine Turnarounds

He changes mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).

c) Victory Over Storms Glorifies God

Our testimonies point people to Him (Matthew 5:16).

d) Post-Storm Victory Is Always Greater

God restores better than before (Joel 2:25-26).

Biblical Example: Job’s restoration after his storm (Job 42:10-17).

CONCLUSION:

God’s power over storms is absolute. He is not limited by natural forces, human threats, or impossible situations. When we trust in His ability, we experience peace in the midst of chaos and testimonies after every trial.

Let us determine to run to Him in the middle of every storm, cry out in faith, and trust that He will surely answer, calm the storm, and glorify His name through our lives.

PRAYER POINTS:

1.   Lord, increase my faith in Your ability to calm every storm.

2.   Father, grant me supernatural peace in the midst of every challenge.

3.   Lord, deliver me from every raging storm in my life.

4.    Father, turn every storm in my life into a testimony.

5.    Lord, help me to trust Your timing and Your ways during difficult seasons.