Why are you afraid?

And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” And he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey him?” (Matthew 8:24-27 ESV)

I could really picture this scenario. The disciples were freakin out about the storm. But Jesus was asleep!  How could he be asleep when they're fixin to die?  The disciples are like dude you better wake him up cause we're gonna die!  Jesus calmly raises up and tells the winds to die down. 

Does the storm you're in have you scared for your life?  Do you feel like Jesus is asleep?  Don't forget, just like with the disciples, He is right there in the storm with you. 

All you have to do is reach over and wake Him up. He will calm the storm just in time. 

Are you happy?

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33 KJV)

"Do what makes you happy" is the most dangerous advice to give anyone. It's not in the bible. And when does anyone really know what happiness really is?  

Happiness is usually found by changing the focus of your current circumstances. Let's look at some examples:

1) "I'm not happy with my job, I'm quitting."

Reply;  good jobs are hard to come by right now. You have been there for years and are respected in the company  didn't God provide that job for you when you needed it most?  It's God's will that you stay and continue to influence people for Him. 

2)  "I can't stand this old truck anymore. I really want a new one. "

Reply;  that truck has carried you back and forth every day for years and never left you on the side of the road. It's paid for and a new truck payment is $800/mo. Didn't God bless you with that truck for a good deal years ago when times were hard?  It's God's will you continue with that truck and use the extra cash flow to support in the ministry. 

3). "I'm mad at my friend.  They made a destructive lifestyle decision. I'm not going to talk to them anymore."

Reply;  that's your friend!  You have encouraged each other for years. Aren't they going to need your support and biblical advice in their new endeavor?  It is the will of God that you stick with them to help them through !

Friends the best advice comes from the bible. "Seek ye first the kingdom of God". Change your focus. Happiness will follow.