Wisdom For The Day Devotional 26 December 2022 By Bishop Mike Okonkwo – Peace In The Storm
TOPIC: Peace In The Storm (TREM Devotional 26 December 2022)
“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?” Mark 4:37-38 (KJV)
MESSAGE:
In this account, the boat was filled with water. The wind was terribly against them, and the disciples were in great distress and fear. However, with all that was happening Jesus was deeply asleep. How could this be possible?
The answer is in what He said before they embarked on the journey. ‘’ Let us pass over unto the other side’’ He did not say ‘’Let us go into the midst of the sea and drown.’’ He’s going to the other side was a settled issue. His words will not fall to the ground. It was not up to a debate. No matter the stunt the enemy pulls, the word is out “let us go to the other side”. That was what the disciples were yet to understand. They had not come to terms with the authority He had over all the physical elements. They had not realized that, though man, He is Lord of all; both spiritual and physical.
Jesus, on the other hand, understood He had authority. So, He had peace because He believed His word and rested in it. Child of God, you also need to come to the same understanding. You need to know that there are both spiritual and physical benefits of being a child of God that covers every area of life.
If you are encountering a storm today, your coming out will be determined by what comes out of your mouth. Jesus, our Keeper, neither slumber nor sleep. He has assured us that He will never leave or forsake us, but we need to believe the word and stand on the word knowing that He will bring you out of it.
He will keep you in perfect peace as you keep your mind on Him.
Further Reading:
Isaiah 26:3, Mark 4:35-41.
Daily Bible Reading:
Morning – Haggai
Evening – Revelation 17
DAILY CONFESSIONS: December 25th – December 31st
I will dwell in the secret place of the most High; I shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in Him will I trust. Surely He shall deliver me from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover me with his feathers, and under His wings shalt I trust: His truth shall be my shield and buckler.
I shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at my side, and ten thousand at my right hand; but it shall not come nigh me.
Only with my eyes will I behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because I have made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, my habitation; There shall no evil befall me, neither shall any plague come nigh my dwelling. For He shall give His angels charge over me, to keep me in all my ways. (Psalm 91:1-11)
Every day and in every way I am getting better: spiritually, physically, financially, mentally, morally, and in all my endeavours.
I am called for a purpose. I will fulfill this purpose and I will arrive at God’s ordained destiny for my life. Nothing will cut me short. I will make a formidable impact in my world for the Kingdom.
IT IS MY WEEK OF ACCELERATION!
Wisdom For The Day Devotional was Written by Dr. Mike Okonkwo; Is the Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM); a versatile man of God with over 30 years of dedicated service unto the Lord.
