Love... Is Calming

He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Mark 4:39 (ESV)

When gentle arms embrace grieving mourners,

  • When trained rescue workers enter chaos,

  • When bedside visits give hope to patients,

  • When parents comfort their frightened children,

  • When discerning words disarm angry mobs,

  • When brave people stand in front of bullies,

  • When compassion covers condemnation,

  • When Scripture is spoken against demons,

  • When Jesus quiets raging skies and seas... 

Love overrides and calms all in its path!

' 'Hush, be still.' And the wind died down and became perfectly calm' (Mark 4:39).

It supercedes damaging personal or situational threats to our peace. It's like being wrapped in a Kevlar vest (a.k.a. the 'Breastplate of righteousness,' Ephesians 6:14). The impact is felt, but doesn’t harm us. The light is turned on. Anxiety fades. Fear exits Stage Right and Satan loses!

If life’s a jungle, then love’s a Lion. He’s the Lion of the tribe of Judah.

And when the Prince of Peace comes to the scene, every scowling, howling, growling problem bows in His Presence and calms at His Word.

P.S. Remember Daniel. The lions he faced turned into sleeping, purring pussycats!

Love… Is Calming (Part 30)

NOTE: God is my Ghostwriter. If what I write is good, it’s from God! We’re all called to be actors (action stars) for Jesus. We’re all called to models of Jesus, and we all have gifts, talents, and a commission to multiply them in the world for His glory.

P.S. NO DEVOTION, PREACHER, or SERMON… can begin to replace personal time in the Bible. I wholeheartedly and clear-headedly recommend DAILY BIBLE READING.

WARNING: Don’t focus on your favorite verses, because taken out of context, they’re often misinterpreted. I plead with you to READ AT LEAST 1 BIBLE CHAPTER DAILY. How long does it take? An average of 5 to 10 minutes!

Carey Arban