Oct.04.04: Light for the Day - "Calm in the Storm"

-- John 14:27 
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. 
I do not give to you as the world gives. 
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

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A woman caught in a frightening storm in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean had kept all the little children on board from panicking by telling Bible stories. After finally reaching the dock safely, the ship's captain approached the woman, whom he had observed in the midst of the tempest.

"How were you able to maintain your calm when everyone feared the ship would sink in this storm?" The captain asked. As she looked up, he noted the same quiet peace in her eyes that she had maintained throughout the journey.

"I have two daughters," explained the Christian woman. "One of them lives in New York. The other lives in heaven. I knew I would see one or the other of my daughters in a few hours. And it really didn't matter to me which one."

-- Ron Mehl

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-- Psalms 29:11 
The LORD gives strength to his people; 
The LORD blesses his people with peace.

-- 2 John 1:2,3
2 Because of the truth, which lives in us and will be with us forever:
3 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, will be with us in truth and love.

-- 2 Peter 1:2 
Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

-- Colossians 3:13-15
13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

-- Philippians 4:4-7
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

-- John 16:33 
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. 
In this world you will have trouble. 
But take heart! I have overcome the world."

-- Psalms 23
1 <A Psalm of David.>
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; 
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul; 
He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, 
I will fear no evil; 
For You are with me; 
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; 
You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

-- Romans 15:33 
The God of peace be with you all. Amen.