Introduction: Storms test our faith! The not knowing seems to get the best of us. Even as believers in Jesus Christ we battle with fear and anxiety, especially before and during a storm.

But if we focus on strengthening our faith in Jesus it makes a difference.

Paul practiced that very thing.

1. Storms Come! (Acts 27:14,15) – “But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.”

This was a strong typhoon type of storm. Are you facing strong winds today?

2. Storms can make us feel hopeless! (Acts 27:20) – “And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.”

Insecurities are like a ball and chain strapped around our feet.

3. Storms can be Faith Feeders! (Acts 27:21,22) – “But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.”

No doubt this was a great word spoken by Paul in spite of the raging storm. The key here was that he was listening for a word from the Lord instead of going by his feelings alone.

4. Storms can be Fear Fighters! (Acts 27:23-25) – “For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve, Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.”

Fight your fear! Feed your faith!! Faith is simply taking God at His Word. 

Conclusion: Do you need to fight your fear? Will you feed your faith in Jesus Christ and His Word. If so, then storms can be a blessing in disguise.