Handling Life's Storms: Lessons from Paul's Endurance
Discover how the apostle Paul persevered through numerous trials and storms in his life, drawing strength from his faith and unwavering determination. Despite facing immense challenges, Paul's resilience and unwavering dedication to his mission provide valuable lessons for navigating difficulties and finding hope in the midst of adversity.
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Press On: When the Storms Are Raging 2 Cor. 11:24-29
Text2 Cor. 11:24-29 24 From the Jews five times I received forty stripes minus one. 25 Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked; a night and a day I have been in the deep; 26 in journeys often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils of my own countrymen, in perils of the Gentiles, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren; 27 in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness 28 besides the other things, what comes upon me daily: my deep concern for all the churches. 29 Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to stumble, and I do not burn with indignation?
Thoughts About Lifes Storms Origin of the storms There were no storms in the Garden of Eden They began after the fall of man death, thorns, hard work, pain, etc. Results of the earth being cursed by God Outside of Eden, storms came from ungodly behavior of others Wrong choices bring storms; sometimes consequence of choices Becoming a Christian does not remove storms They may increase for Satan seeks to devour us 1 Pet. 5:8 Look at how Satan sought to destroy apostles at the cross But God is with us and our faith can quench every trial Eph. 6:16 The question is, how do you press on when overwhelmed?
The Storms in Pauls Life Early church refused to accept his conversion Went to Arabia, came back to Damascus barely escaped from city His thorn in the flesh prayer did not remove the thorn His missionary plans resulted in storm after storm for many years Called by God to go on 1stmissionary journey stoned & left for dead Strong contention with Barnabas over the second journey Acts 15 Planned to go to Bithynia and Asia, denied plans by God Acts 16 Macedonian call resulted in beating and inner prison Acts 16 Churches denied his apostleship seen in several epistles Planned to go to Jerusalem, then Rome, then Spain failed Rom. 15 All of Asia turned against him 2 Tim. 1:15
How Did Paul Handle Storms? Look at a brief two weeks in Paul s life Acts 27 show us how he handled this great storm Details of the literal storm where all hope was lost are horrendous! In the midst of storm he urged all on the ship to eat & have hope! Why could he do this? He received a message from God He knew that he belonged to God He knew that he faithfully served God He believed what the message from God said It shall be exactly as He said!
How Can We Handle Storms? We have also received many messages from God When these storms come, turn to life of Paul to see how to cope We must remember we belong to God, who will never forsake us We hope, not because we are perfect, but we are faithful servants We must believe actively that which God has said Write these words on your heart; It will be exactly as He said There will never be a single storm where all hope is lost!
Path to Victory Over All Storms Believe John 3:16 Repent Acts 17:30 Confess Faith in Him Rom. 10:10 Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27 Added to His Church, His Kingdom, His Family, His One Body Be Faithful Rev. 2:10
