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Date: July 21, 2008

This word is submitted by Teresa Seputis [ts@godspeak.net]

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                       Faith To Still The Storm


    Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the 
    waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples 
    went and woke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" 

    He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He 
    got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely 
    calm.  --Matthew 8:24-26

I have given you the power and authority to still the storm, but in order 
to use it, you must face the intensity of the storm. Do not fear when the 
wind pushes against you so strongly that it feels like it will carry you 
away--for I am with you and I am holding you securely in place. Do not 
panic when the rage of the storm blows on your face so strongly that you 
cannot seem to speak My words of peace over its roar. I have sent My 
angel before you, and I am your covering and your protection. If you 
look to Me and put your trust in Me, I will empower you to still the 
storm that is besetting you.

Yes, dear one, I know that it is hard to breathe as the fierceness of 
the storm beats against your face, much less to remain standing in it
as it rages against you. But I am stronger than this storm, and I will 
not abandon you to it, nor will I leave you alone to face it on your own. 
Trust Me.

Do not look to Me to still the storm for you, but rise up in faith and
confidence, and use the authority that I have given to still it yourself.
Learn to use the authority that I have given you to defeat the enemy's
plans against you, for it is My desire that you be victorious over him.

You enemy is like a roaring lion*, waiting to devour you. Do not fear 
him, for I have not called you to be his prey--I have called you to be 
My victorious and overcoming one. I have already defeated him, and he 
only has power to overcome you when you choose not to use the authority 
that I have placed into your hands. Learn to use it, dear one, to 
accomplish My purposes.

When the storms of enemy opposition rage against you, stand your ground.
Do not abandon your tasks to run for cover. Remind yourself that I won 
back all authority on Heaven and Earth when I rose from the dead**, and 
I have given that authority to you in order that you might accomplish
My purposes here on this earth. Do not be afraid to use the authority
that you have been given, for your enemy stands as a defeated foe before
that authority***. 

So do not cower in fear before the enemy of your soul. Rise up and stand 
your ground. Learn to use the authority that I have given you to still
every storm that your enemy sends to rage against you; for I have 
ordained you to walk in My victory.

   * 1 Peter 5:8
  ** Matthew 28:18
 *** Luke 10:19