In the days we are living in, there is always opportunity for spiritual and emotional growth. There are many changes taking place throughout the Body of Christ as believers are coming face to face with themselves. As we mature in our walk with Christ, we come to the understanding that not everything that goes wrong is an attack from the devil. As spiritual growth occurs and more of Christ’s character manifests in our lives, we have to face the fact that there may be choices we have made that are hindering our walk with Jesus. There are as many varied situations and issues as there are believers. One key is realizing that we all have issues. Most often the people around us know it long before we do. As opportunities for growth arise, either as a direct result of wrong decisions or trials or storms, our response is what determines whether we go on with God or stay stuck in our circumstances. Remember, we are responsible not only for our actions but also for our reactions. Our best course of action is to:
1. Recognize a bad choice and repent (2 Samuel 11 & 12).
2. Encourage yourself in the Lord, just as David did
(1 Samuel 30:6, Psalm 42:5).
3. Rehearse all the good God has done for you. Do not dwell on circumstances and injustices (Psalm 103:1-2).
The Word speaks of many types of storms:
1. Peter walked on top of a storm (Matthew 14:22-29).
2. Jesus spoke to a storm and it ceased (Mark 4:35-39).
3. Paul was in a storm and had to grab a piece of wood and hang on (Acts 27:13-44).
