https://odb.org/MY/2023/07/16/prayer-and-transformation
Psalm 127 is the start of Book Five (or the Fifth Part) of the Psalms that speaks of the rescue of Israel and their return to Jerusalem and Canaan land (Israel). The Psalmists likened the LORD’s rescue of Israel to sailors caught in the tempest of a storm at open waters. The Psalmists wrote that the merchants at sea, in their peril, had their courage melted away. They reeled and stumbled like drunkards. They were at their wits’ end. Then they cried out to the LORD in their distress. He heard their cry and stilled the storm to a whisper. In the end, the LORD guided them to their haven, a safe harbour away from the elements.
Psalm 127 can also be looked at as an example of God answering our prayers when we face storms of life, that as we call upon His name in our distress, He extends His hands to help us and lift us up from falling. It reminds me of Jesus lifting Peter out of the water as he sunk even though he had walked on water for a distance. We can see the account in Matthew 14:22-33. In another situation, when the disciples of Christ were afraid for their lives during a furious squall, Jesus woke up and spoke the storm into a whisper. See Mark 4: 35-41.
I think Jesus will not calm every storm that we face in life as some storms are meant to mould and transform us into a better person for Christ. Some storms will make us stronger after we go through it. There are spiritual principles and lessons of faith that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives after such storms. Like in Psalm 127, I believe one principle we should adopt and practice is to pray when facing a storm. Cry out to Christ for help like Peter did with Jesus. Jesus will either calm the storm or calm our nerves. Come what may and whatever happens, our faith must remain steady and focused. Commit our situation to Jesus and believe that Romans 8:28 will be our ultimate outcome. Even though we may lose some battles, we will win the war! Look at the big picture when facing storms in life. Remain on the narrow path to eternal life, on that boat to salvation.
But if the storm is really unbearable, please speak to someone. We pray and commit our situation to Jesus, but also confide in someone who may be able to help or lend us a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. A human touch is and will be useful and helpful, although divine intervention may be required. Sometimes, God will only intervene later, in accordance with His time as He makes all things beautiful in His time. In the meantime, hang on there like a sailor adrift at sea clinging on to a raft to stay afloat. Help is on the horizon and will reach us soon.
Ronnie's Thoughts 