The Priority of Any Addict
castimonia
Faith That God Will See You Through The Storm
Originally posted at: https://swordtips1.wordpress.com/2022/04/14/faith-in-god-to-see-us-through-the-storm-2466/
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” 39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” (Mark 4:37–40, NKJV)
After a full day of teaching many parables to “a great multitude,” Jesus and His apostles crossed the Sea of Galilee at night (Mark 4:1-2, 35-36). While Jesus slept, a sudden and violent storm arose, endangering them as their boat took on water. In fear, the apostles woke up Jesus asking, “Do you not care that we are perishing?” Fear can grip us when facing unexpected dangers, traumas, and uncertain outcomes. Jesus calmed the storm, then challenged His apostles to see their fearful doubts as a lack of faith (v. 40). The cares of this world (physical ailments, financial pressures, [addiction], etc.), if allowed, can press us to the edge of fear and faithlessness. Our Adversary tempts us to think God does not care “that we are perishing.” But Christ’s power over nature secures our faith in Him to face life’s storms (Mark 4:41). God Himself has said, “‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’ So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me (Heb. 13:5-6)?’” Let us strengthen our faith in the Lord in uncertain times. None of these things separate the faithful from the love of Christ (Rom. 8:31-39).
Correction: Searcy Meeting location change is for this Saturday, May 28
Please note the correct date of the location change is Saturday, May 28 (not as previously posted.)
First Community Bank: 800 E Beebe Capps Expy, Searcy, AR 72143
The meeting is still 9-10:30.
For more information contact Doug at 281-665-0280
Searcy, AK – Sat., May 28, meeting change of location
The Saturday Castimonia recovery meeting in Searcy, Arkansas, is moving locations for this week due to a building conflict. This Saturday, May 28, you can bank on the new location! The address is:
First Community Bank: 800 E Beebe Capps Expy, Searcy, AR 72143
The meeting is still 9-10:30.
For more information contact Doug at 281-665-0280
Wear a Tie
Originally posted at: http://www.theresstillhope.org
A man whose car broke down walked ten miles in the desert in search of water. He was barely able to make it to a small house on the edge of town. Knocking on the door, he then collapsed, near death. A man answered the door, and the poor fellow gasped, “Water! I need water!”
The homeowner offered him a tie instead.
“But I need water! I don’t want your tie!” Then he left and crawled to the only other home within sight. A man wearing a tuxedo came to the door, and the parched fellow whispered, “Water! I need water!”
The man in the tux replied, “I’m sorry, but we don’t serve anyone who isn’t wearing a tie.”
Lesson: Do what you need to do today in order to take an even bigger step tomorrow.
Recovery Step: Jesus pointed out the tragedy of not understanding the Scriptures (Matthew 22:29). Similarly, there will be times when you will be told to take certain steps toward recovery that don’t make sense at the time. Be okay with that.
