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 Faithful Through the Storm

Author: Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

Date: Friday, February 12, 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 6

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 6: Lessons Learned While the Waves Are High

Storms often reveal what calm seasons can hide. In Matthew 8:23–27, the disciples learned that fear rises quickly when control is lost, but they also learned that peace is possible when Jesus is present. High waves expose the true condition of your trust. They show you where fear has been leading and where faith needs strengthening. Storms do not only challenge you, they teach you.

The wilderness taught Israel dependence, discipline, and direction. It revealed what faith looked like daily, not occasionally. In the same way, storms teach you to focus, to pray honestly, and to stop leaning on your own strength. They sharpen your awareness and correct your priorities. They also expose what cannot save you and point you back to what truly sustains you when life becomes uncertain.

Today, do not waste your storm. Let it refine you. Identify what the waves are teaching you about your thinking, your habits, and your trust. Allow the pressure to build wisdom instead of bitterness. The storm will pass, but the lesson can remain. If you learn well, you will come out stronger, calmer, and more grounded than before. The waves may be high, but growth can be higher.

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Connect: Your Challenge and Response

You may be tired of pressure and want the storm to end quickly. The right response is to seek the lesson while enduring the season, allowing growth to develop even before relief arrives.

Extend: Faith in Action

Write down one lesson this storm is teaching you. Then choose one practical change you will implement today as a response to what you have learned.

Reflection And Application

What has your current storm revealed about your fears, your focus, and your trust? What lesson can strengthen your life if you apply it consistently?

Inspirational Quote by Jefferson Otonbara Imgbi

"Storms expose what calm can hide. If you learn the lesson while the waves are high, you will walk out stronger than you entered."

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Let Us Pray

Lord, help me to learn what I need to learn in this storm. Strengthen my heart to endure with wisdom, not bitterness. Give me clarity to recognise what must change and courage to apply what will make me stronger. Let growth rise in me even before the waves settle. 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