In The Calm

Posted on February 13, 2017

⇒ In The Calm ⇐ 

“Certain noises convey the things around us, which may be invisible to the eyes” (2013). One thing I have noticed is that when living by faith, there is most always a storm [noise] to pass through. In life, we seem to desire an ample amount of noise to confirm many things around and/or for us. Sometimes those noises serve to otherwise distract us.  I’ve found it is right there in the off season,”in the calm” where I realize, we may be directly in the eye of the storm.  Thankfully, Praise Yah! …the Most High allows us to hide in His Almighty shadow [the calm]. 

“The oceans simply and quickly obey my will…peace be still”. 

~the Messenger

“When thou passes through the waters, I [will be] with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walks through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee” (Isaiah 43:2).

“And there shall be a tabernacle for a shadow in the daytime from the heat, and for a place of refuge, and for a covert from storm and from rain” (Isaiah 4:6).

“He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust” (Psalm 91:1-2)

Before, During and After the Storm…

Usually we receive a warning before the storm such as with lightning, thunder, wind or sudden changes in temperatures. In our lives, things are very similar. Sometimes “the calm” precedes the storm causing us to discern things more readily or pushing us to pray more fervently and effectively to add. At other times due pride, our countenance falls leading us to dig emotional pits, in which we commonly fall into first before hosting pity parties about it via corrupt communication, behavior or response to the unseasonable emotions [storms of life, tempest rages]. 

  “Pride goes before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18)

Subsequently, we tend to somehow prefer the noise over the calm  because subconsciously it affirms our position in the midst of the storm  [i.e. noise]. This is another reason why we walk in the spirit, by faith and not by sight.

The wonderful thing about “the calm” is when walking in the spirit by faith; we are conscious of our surroundings sight unseen, noise included…yet there is a refuge of unknown peace which sustains us.

Therefore, it’s beneficial to be watchful for signs in our spiritual surroundings, which may point us to the the eye of the storm or “the calm”. Look for like-minded persons who are open to sharing of their experiences (testimonies) of the goodness of the Most High. Be watchful of the changes in our own seasons and those of others (i.e. moods, habits, behavior,  convictions and passions).

How to notice the stormy season(s) have passed:

1. The experience occurs first, afterwards our convictions or passions will generally confirm or deny the perfection or success of bearing the storm.
2. Next, we share the experience; especially, if it is a driven good or positive energy of purpose. 

 “And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring” (Luke 21:25)

After the storm clears…the vision becomes clearer. Our visibility is more focused on the seriousness of the Most High’s plan or will for us from the experience towards His glory and an expected end of eternal salvation. 

Things to note about the vision:

• We’re subjectively accountable for the growth or lack thereof.
• Don’t look for pleasure from any other than the Most High where your vision is concerned… (remember, He wrote and finished it via  Jesus “Yahshua Messiah” the Christ through the trials (storms) by faith. The same trials bring us to “patience” an ultimate calm in the form of full trust and confidence in and of who the Most High is.
• Remember direction gives us both boundaries and limitations and that vision determines the need, or gives confirmation of clearer view (vision, calm).
• Allow the Most High to be the GPS via the storms [God’s Plan of Salvation].
• Never allow our faith to become stagnant in the midst of mediocrity or disparagement when the way seems cloudy. Avoid confusion of what sustains us as a subjectively pensive provision. There is a bigger and better unseen evidence awaiting; and this doesn’t contribute to its directing from the Holy spirit into all truth. A truth which eyes haven’t seen, ears haven’t heard nor has it entered into our hearts of things God has planned for those of us who love him and “for good” who are called (appointed) according to his purpose” (Para Is 64:4 & Rom 8:28).
• Finally, know that those who don’t share or have similar confirmation of the appointed vision will sometimes find displeasure of yours. Always refer to what your vision says about and to you and not what the world wants you to conform to. Be diligent, studious, attentive, watchful, prayerful and obedient to the Most High, to get a clearer route towards the “calm” to arrive at the appointed time of the vision.

“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waits for him” (Isaiah 64:4).

SEE OURSELVES via SPIRITUAL SPECS: See Ourself In the Calm of the Vision

Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.

 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry

Habakkuk 2:3

We hope this will inspire others to abide “In the Calm” of life’s storms. Those storms are built in temptations to distract us from waiting patiently on the appointed time of the vision; though it seems to tarry. Each time we yield to temptations, it acts as a detour causing us to start over again, carelessly looking for a route around the storms…when we via strength of joy can weather them to get to the secret dwelling place of the Most High.

In the Calm: The Bosom of His Abundant Love & Eternal Life Planned For Us 

In the Word Study: 

Luke 8:23; 16:16 & 21:25-28 | Psalm 55:8; 83:15 ; 16:11; 91:1-16; 107:25-29 & 148:8 | Isaiah 4:6; 12:2; 22:1-5 ; 25:4; 26:3; 28:2-7; 29:6-11; 43:2; 45:7-9 & 64:4 | Genesis 1:3; 15:1 & 46:2  | Matthew 5:9-44; 8:10-12; 10:28-36; 11:12-30; 12:39-43; 24:32-42 & 25:14-30 | Revelation 1-3 & 13:13-14 | Proverbs 8:35-36; 12:20; 16:18; 20:21 &  29:18 | Ephesians 2:17; 5:1-33 & 6:11-18 | Galatians 5:21 | 1 Thessalonians 4:15 & 5:9 | 2 Thessalonians 2:8 & 3:16 | James 1:12 | Habakkuk 2:1-3 | Watch & Prayer | Appointed time for clear vision | 1 Samuel 3:1-15 | 2 Samuel 7:17 | Numbers 12:6; 24:4-16 | testimony | divers storms | John 3:16; 11:35; 14:6 & 16:13-33 | 1 Timothy 2:5 | Acts 1:11; 3:20; 4:11-12 & chapter 21 | Hebrews 4:10; 9:28 & 12:14 | 1 John 5:20 | 2 John 1:7 | 2 Timothy 1:7 & 4:1 | Romans 8:28; 12:18 & 15:13 | Hosea 4:6 | 1 Chronicles 17:15 | 2 Chronicles 9:29; 26:5 & 32:32 |  Job 4:13-14; 20:8; 21:18; 27:21  & 33:15-18 | Ezekiel 13:11-13; 30:20-21 & 38:9 | Warning and Destruction | Philippians 3:18-19 & 4:6 | vision | NAHUM 1:3 | Mark 4:37 & 11:24 | 1 Corinthians 2:9 & 14:31-33| 1 Peter 3:9-11 & 5:6-7 | Peace | Calm | Pardon | Forgiveness | Micah 7:18 | Ecclesiastes 3:11 | 2 Peter 3:9 | Fear | Power, Love & A Sound Mind 

From us to you…

As always we ask that our audience not take our word for it but that you would seek the Lord on it. Remember the messenger is minuscule to the profundity of the message.

IEPM-STC Admin

Isaiah 12:2

Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.

Micah 7:18

Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy