Covered not Untouched
Matthew 5:45 (ESV)
“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
Many believers come to God hoping for escape, only to be surprised when the rain still falls. But Jesus made it clear—storms are universal. The just and the unjust both face hardship. The difference is not who faces the storm, but who is covered when it hits. Living close to God doesn’t mean we won’t experience rain—it means we won’t experience it the same.
Imagine standing under a beach umbrella during a sudden downpour. You might still feel the wind. A few drops may find their way to your skin. But compared to those fully exposed, you’re in a different position entirely. That’s the picture of God’s covering. Proximity doesn’t prevent the storm, but it changes the impact. God never promised storm-free lives—but He did promise to be our refuge, our shield, and our peace within the chaos.
The disciples learned this firsthand. In Mark 4, they found themselves in a storm with Jesus asleep in the boat. Their panic revealed a common assumption: if Jesus is with us, why is there a storm? But they missed something vital. The storm didn’t mean Jesus had abandoned them—it meant they needed to trust the One who was already present. Peace didn’t come when the storm stopped; peace came when they remembered who was in the boat.
The goal of repentance is not comfort—it’s closeness. And closeness to Jesus redefines everything. You may still get wet. You may still feel the sting of the wind. But when you’re under His covering, the storm loses its power to control you. Panic turns to peace. Fear turns to faith. And instead of asking, “Why is there a storm?” you begin to ask, “Where is Jesus in this?”—and you’ll find Him near, always.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being with me in the middle of every storm. Help me not to mistake trouble for abandonment. Strengthen my heart to trust You more, even when the winds rise. Keep me under Your covering, and remind me that Your presence is my greatest protection. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
“For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
Many believers come to God hoping for escape, only to be surprised when the rain still falls. But Jesus made it clear—storms are universal. The just and the unjust both face hardship. The difference is not who faces the storm, but who is covered when it hits. Living close to God doesn’t mean we won’t experience rain—it means we won’t experience it the same.
Imagine standing under a beach umbrella during a sudden downpour. You might still feel the wind. A few drops may find their way to your skin. But compared to those fully exposed, you’re in a different position entirely. That’s the picture of God’s covering. Proximity doesn’t prevent the storm, but it changes the impact. God never promised storm-free lives—but He did promise to be our refuge, our shield, and our peace within the chaos.
The disciples learned this firsthand. In Mark 4, they found themselves in a storm with Jesus asleep in the boat. Their panic revealed a common assumption: if Jesus is with us, why is there a storm? But they missed something vital. The storm didn’t mean Jesus had abandoned them—it meant they needed to trust the One who was already present. Peace didn’t come when the storm stopped; peace came when they remembered who was in the boat.
The goal of repentance is not comfort—it’s closeness. And closeness to Jesus redefines everything. You may still get wet. You may still feel the sting of the wind. But when you’re under His covering, the storm loses its power to control you. Panic turns to peace. Fear turns to faith. And instead of asking, “Why is there a storm?” you begin to ask, “Where is Jesus in this?”—and you’ll find Him near, always.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being with me in the middle of every storm. Help me not to mistake trouble for abandonment. Strengthen my heart to trust You more, even when the winds rise. Keep me under Your covering, and remind me that Your presence is my greatest protection. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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