Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life Matthew 14: 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life - All of us face storms as we journey through this sea of life. - Storms – difficult, problematic and even tragic events and times in our lives. Storms have different degrees of severity and tenure. - To enjoy these anchors from the Lord – you must first anchor your soul with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 1. His Providence is an Anchor – V22 - we can say He placed me here Providence: Pro - (Pro) – “before” Vidence – (video) – “to see” - God sees the before in our lives!

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 2. His Prayers are an Anchor – V23 - we can say that He protects me here Hebrews 7:25 “Where He is able to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing that He ever liveth to make intercession for them.”

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 3. His Presence is an Anchor – V25 - we can say that He comes to me here Hebrews 13:5 “ Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 4. His Power is an Anchor – V32 - we can say that He sustains me Here Mark 4:39 “And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”

Some Anchors that Hold in the Storms of Life 5. His Promise is an Anchor – V22 - we can say that He assures me here One day the old ship of Zion will take us to that eternal shore for our home – we will lay down every burden and care!