"I testify of God's love and the Savior's power to calm the storm. Always remember in that biblical story [of Peter walking on the water] that [Christ] was out there on the water also...Only one who has fought against these ominous waves is justified in telling us - as well as the sea - to 'be still' [Mark 4:39].
Only one who has taken the full brunt of such adversity could
ever be justified in telling us in such times to
'be of good cheer' [John 16:33]."
Only one who has taken the full brunt of such adversity could
ever be justified in telling us in such times to
'be of good cheer' [John 16:33]."
~Jeffrey R Holland (Ensign Nov 1999)
The storms we speak of are figurative, though the trials we experience are very real and they test us to our very limits. So as the 'winds and waves' of adversity rage around us, we must try our best to be still and trust the One who knows and loves and aids us perfectly. Believe Him. He is who He says He is, and He will do all that He says He will do for us. He will see you safely through the storm. Take His hand, hold on tight, be of good cheer, and know that you could be in no better hands.
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