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The Peace Speaker

Mark 4:39 – “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.”          

We are living in unprecedented times. In just a few short days everything has changed. The World Health Organization has declared the COVID-19 virus a Pandemic. People are fearful. Across the nation businesses are closing and store shelves are empty of the necessities we need.

As believers we do not have to be afraid. 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” God is our source. He alone is able to meet our needs. He promises in Hebrews 
13:5 “to never leave us or forsake us.”  

            In Mark 4:35-39 Jesus and His disciples were caught in a life-threatening storm on the Sea of Galilee.  Verse 37 says, “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling.”  The disciples woke Jesus and said, “Do you not care that we are perishing?”  This was no ordinary storm, but a life-threatening storm.  Peter and some of the others were experienced fishermen. They had encountered numerous storms on this sea.  Yet they are afraid.

            We have a disastrous storm raging in our world today. People are bewildered and confused.  Many are questioning if their jobs will survive the shutdown.  How will I honor my financial commitments and take care of my family? What do we need? We need the Peace Speaker to stand up on the bow of our boat and say, “peace be still.”

            Several years ago, my wife sang a beautiful song written by Geron Davis entitled, “Peace Speaker.”  Here are the lyrics of the song:

“It was such a lovely day
And the sun was shining bright
A gentle wind was blowing my way
Not a storm cloud in sight
Then suddenly without a warning
A storm surrounded my life
But even in the storm I can feel the calm
And here's the reason why
I know the Peace speaker I know Him by name
I know the Peace speaker
He controls the winds and waves
When He says, "Peace, be still" They have to obey
I'm glad I know the Peace speaker
Yes, I know Him by name
There's never been another man
With the power of this friend
By simply saying, "Peace, be still" 
He can calm the strongest wind
So now I'll never worry when storm clouds come my way
I know that He is near to drive away my fear
 And I can smile and say I know the Peace speaker
I know Him by name I know the Peace speaker
He controls the winds and waves
When He says, "Peace, be still" They have to obey
I'm glad I know the Peace speaker
Yes, I know Him by name.

Do you know the Peace Speaker today? He has power over the storm. You can know Him by name. His name is Jesus and He stands ready to speak peace into your heart.

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