Verse of the Day 7/17

Through the Bible - Psalms 25-27, Acts 21:17-36   Good morning, I had a friend who had invited me several times to go fishing on Lake Michigan on his 32 foot boat.  He would always check the marine forecast before heading out.  On one of those occasions the forecast called for 3' to 6' waves.  The forecaste proved to be true. He said that the boat could handle it and we left the harbor and set out beyond the breakers.  After about 45 minutes of trying to troll for salmon,while bobbing up and down; he asked me if I wanted to continue and said that it would not bother him to go back in.  I gladly accepted his offer.  As we pulled in behind the breakers and into the harbor the waters were smooth almost as glass.  What a blessing.   This whole episode was brought to mind yesterday as I read from Psalm 107 where we go for today's verses.   Ps 107:29 He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. 30 What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor!  NLT or from the NKJV Ps 107:29 He calms the storm, So that its waves are still. 30 Then they are glad because they are quiet; So He guides them to their desired haven.   NKJV If you were to go to a boat week by week and just sit in the harbor it could become quite boring.  If you venture out sometimes you'll catch some wonderful fish, but occasionally you'll encounter some storms and waves and appreciate the calm harbor.   Sometimes it's like that in our lives.  We hesitate to go out beyond our comfort zones, our safe harbors.  In doing so we'll miss out on some great opportunities to minister and serve. If we venture out we may encounter some chop or storms, but let Christ be your captain, He will bring you safely back to harbor.   In Christ, Mike Ps 107:23-33 23 Some went off to sea in ships, plying the trade routes of the world. 24 They, too, observed the Lord's power in action, his impressive works on the deepest seas. 25 He spoke, and the winds rose, stirring up the waves. 26 Their ships were tossed to the heavens and plunged again to the depths; the sailors cringed in terror. 27 They reeled and staggered like drunkards and were at their wits' end. 28 "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. 29 He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves. 30 What a blessing was that stillness as he brought them safely into harbor! 31 Let them praise the Lord for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them. 32 Let them exalt him publicly before the congregation and before the leaders of the nation.   NLT