Psalms 34:19

“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;”

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.”

Trouble – thlipsis (thlip’-sis) a tight squeeze, a crushing, suffocating weight.

The Storm of Disobedience.

Hebrews 11:6

“and without faith it is impossible to please God.”

Without – choris (kho-rece’) means to be separate, apart, outside of something.

The Storm of Obedience.

Mark 4:37

“Suddenly, as they were crossing the lake, a ferocious tempest arose, with violent winds and waves that were crashing into the boat until it was all but swamped.”

Mark 4:39

“Fully awake, he rebuked the storm and shouted to the sea, “Hush! Calm down!”

Thief – Kleptes (klep’-tace) an embezzler, pilferer.

Webster Dictionary – Kleptomaniac: a person that has an irresistible impulse to steal from emotional disturbance rather than economic need.  

The Storm of Other’s Decisions.

Acts 27:24

“Don’t be afraid Paul. You are destined to stand trial before Caesar. And because God’s favor is upon you, he has given you the lives of everyone who is sailing with you.

25. So men, keep up your courage! I know that God will protect you, just as he told me he would. But we must run aground on some island to be saved.”