I ran across the story below in my reading this morning. It was too good and timely not to share. Everywhere you turn today, there are people and circumstances spouting reasons for worry and concern. I read an article that said it was wise not to watch the news more than one time a day because it is filled with so much negative information it can steal our peace - sad state of affairs that would be. I am so thankful my peace does not rely on the televised news but rather in Jesus Christ!!
When a storm swarms across the ocean surface, the fish know where the water is still — deep down under. While, on the surface, the winds and the waves rage, fathoms below lies water completely at peace. Perhaps we should learn something from fish.
In a shallow relationship with God we will find ourselves being tossed to and fro by stormy waves of circumstance. James describes such a person as “double-minded” and unstable. In his trials, he cannot exercise faith because he hasn’t gone deep with the Lord.
However, when we seek that deeper relationship with Him, we can enter another perspective on what’s happening at the surface. Seeking and abiding in the depths of Yeshua, our Sar Shalom (Prince of Peace) will bring a peace that passes understanding, even in the midst of great storms. The double minded man has not yet sought or found this place — since not everyone is willing to spend the time or effort for a deep relationship, however it is available for all who truly desire and take the time for it.
Are you distressed or worried? It’s time to press in… seek that deeper relationship with Yeshua and let Him lead you to the still water. He so wants to fill you with a “shalom” that passes all understanding!
So, Friends, casting our eyes on the sky once and a
while to notice storms are headed our way need only be a reminder we need to
dive deeper.
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