And he (Jesus) arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39
Peace, be still…Wow, such loving words for someone like me whose life was so filled with storms that I often found it difficult to breathe.
When I have thoughts that are contrary to my usual, fleshly thoughts, that’s the precious Holy Spirit working in my life taking control of my thought-life, setting me more free. I love it.
For instance, I’m finding that I’m not really waiting on God any more. Waiting seemed like a race horse waiting at the gate. Now, it’s like the Holy Spirit is relaxing me even more and wants me to sink down more in His love and simply do whatever He wants me to do with my life each day. This posture He’s showing me is healing me even more deeply. I think this must have been what the Apostle Paul must have experienced when he wrote, “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” in Philippians 4:11. God knows that from where I’ve come from, I need contentment deep in my heart whatever may come.
For my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19
It’s easy, especially today, to think of His riches as money or things. But, for me, His riches include the precious gift of feeling content in my soul that was “troubled” and without His peace for so long. His riches heal our lives and bring us closer to the Eden life we had with the Father.
Oh, the riches of His glory…And there was a great calm.
God bless,
Mark