Don’t Look at The Wind

Thirteen years ago, we shared a message “Don’t look at ‘the wind” that’s still so relevant today especially with everything going on.

Scripture Reference:  Matthew 14:22-33
Several months ago while studying the New Testament, I read these words, “But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, Lord save me! (Matthew 14:30 NASB).” A message had been repeating in my soul daily, don’t look at “the wind”. I’ve come to realize that many things can be called “the wind.”

In recent months, certainly in my lifetime, we’ve had to live through illnesses, loved ones death and dying, and the simple situations of life that can pull you down. Watching the hardships of trying just to make ends meet, and the worries over jobs, and daily survival. The natural disasters we are dealing with all over the world. People are suffering. All of these trials are “the wind.” To look at any one of these things is enough to sink your faith. But the message pouring from my spirit, the message Jesus has spoken to me is, don’t look at ”the wind.“

There’ll be times when your life seems to be going in the opposite direction than you had dreamed, when everything seems boisterous, wild and stormy; your trials are heart wrenching and long. But Matthew 14:22-33 reminds us not to look at ‘the wind.’ Life’s trials, illnesses, and hardships can overwhelm us. But remember, Jesus is always with us, guiding us through every difficulty.

Peter had the faith to step out of the boat and walk on water toward Jesus. Who do you know would physically step out of a boat in rough seas to try to walk on water? Peter stepped out in faith on stormy seas but even with his great faith, he faltered and began to sink when he focused on the wind. Walking with Jesus is a life journey. We may face storms, but don’t focus on the chaos. Instead, keep your eyes on Jesus, who offers support through our struggles.

The wind is going to blow. Trials and tribulations will come. We who believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and arose from the dead, giving us the right to eternal life, look to Him. We can call on Jesus Himself. (Psalms 121:1-2(KJV), “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help, my help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth.“ Know that our help comes from the Lord. Trust in His peace, and don’t let the storms of life pull you down. Remember, don’t look at the wind; keep your eyes on Jesus! PEACE BE STILL!

God Bless you,

Pastors Willie and Rochelle McIntosh

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