Introduction: How can we survive the inevitable storms of life? Since they will come, how can we prepare? A closer look at the disciples and their response will help us to be better prepared for when the storms come.

1. Storms will happen even when you are obeying Jesus Christ! (Luke 8:22) – “Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.”

Did you notice that the disciples were in the Will of God? Jesus instructed them to get into the boat and go to the other side….and so they did. Are you willing to take a risk even though you may encounter a storm?

2. If Jesus is in your boat, everything is going to be okay! (Luke 8:23) – “But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.”

Did Jesus know that they were going to be overtaken by a fierce storm? By the way, due to the geographical layout of the Sea of Galilee (682 ft below sea level), a storm could hit unexpectedly. However, while the disciples panicked, Jesus slept! Is this not a lesson for us today?

3. Jesus has control of the storms! (Luke 8:24,25) – “And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.”

Amazing. Jesus Christ has control over the wind and waves. After all, He created it all! Plus, He holds it all together. Why then should we worry?

Conclusion: Surviving the storms is dependent upon being in the Will of God. Surviving the storms depends upon calling upon the Master of the Sea.

Will call upon Him now? Our survival is dependent upon it.