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 Faithful Through the Storm

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Monday, February 09, 2026

Key Bible Verse: "And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep… Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm."  
—   Matthew 8:23–27

The Series Subtitle:  Faithful Through the Storm. Part 2 

Affirmation: "I remain faithful through every storm. Even when fear rises, I trust that God is present, powerful, and able to bring calm to every situation I face."

The Sure Word for Today

Day 2: When Fear Speaks Louder Than Faith

Fear can grow loud when life feels out of control. In Matthew 8:23–27, the disciples saw the storm and assumed the worst. They had Jesus in the boat, yet fear still dominated their thinking. This shows that fear is not always about facts. It is about focus. When fear speaks louder than faith, it shifts your attention from what is true to what is threatening.

Peter later showed the same pattern on the water. He walked while his focus was right, then sank when his focus changed. Fear works this way. It magnifies the waves and minimises the presence of God. It tells you the storm is bigger than your support, the problem is bigger than your help, and the outcome will be negative. Fear speaks in conclusions. Faith speaks in trust.

Today, choose which voice leads you. Fear will demand panic and rush you into reactions. Faith will steady you and guide you into wise steps. You do not need to deny the storm to strengthen your faith. You need to refuse fear the authority to control your decisions. Focus on what is stable. Speak truth. Keep moving forward. Calm begins when fear stops leading.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may feel your thoughts racing with worst-case outcomes. The right response is to recognise fear’s voice and refuse to let it direct your choices. Shift your focus back to truth.

Extend: Faith in Action

When fear rises today, pause and take three slow breaths. Then speak one truth from Matthew 8:26: “Why are ye fearful?” Let that question reset your thinking.

Reflection And Application

What fear has been speaking loudly in your mind recently? What practical step can you take today to reduce panic and strengthen faith?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

"Fear becomes loud when focus becomes weak. The moment you return your attention to what is true, calm begins to rise inside you."

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Let Us Pray

Lord, help me to recognise fear without submitting to it. Calm my thoughts and steady my heart when pressure rises. Give me wisdom to respond with faith and not panic. Strengthen my focus so truth leads my decisions and peace guards my mind. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Here are the links to some of our YouTube Playlist:

Mental Health Conditions          Inspirational Quotes by Jefferson      Mental Illness and Recovery

A Final Thought with Jefferson   The Sure Word Audio and Video Blog Post    Living with Purpose
 
Overcoming Adversity                Faith and Despair               Inspiration for Uncertain Times

Words of Encouragement          The Bible Verse of the Day    Spiritual Motivation

Covid-19 & Coronavirus            Strength and Bravery          Conflicts And Resolution

Personal and Spiritual Growth    Time Management               The Sure Word Capsule
                 
Marriage and Relationship