Turbulence means you’re still moving ahead.
We’ve been talking about flying this week and drawing some analogies with our spiritual life. Today I’d like to tell you about the worst flight of my life.
It was in the US, and we flew from Seattle to Denver, Colorado. I didn’t know this, but apparently, flights to Colorado are notorious for turbulence and very shaky landings. It has something to do with the airport's altitude and the surrounding mountains.
At one point, the pilot came on the intercom and told us we might experience a small amount of turbulence as we made our way to Denver. “Small” was an understatement! For the next 45 minutes, we bounced around in our seats. I tightened my seatbelt several times to make sure I wouldn’t launch out.
The seatbelt sign stayed on, and the plane continued to bounce and jostle the entire way, including during the landing.
Reflecting on this experience, I realised there isn’t a pilot in the world who can avoid every patch of rough air during a flight. And in the same way, no believer in Jesus can avoid every single storm in life.
Jesus Himself said
“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33 NIV
You are going to encounter patches of rough air in life. But turbulence doesn’t mean you’re going the wrong way. It doesn’t mean you’re lost. In fact, turbulence means you’re still moving ahead.
God promises:
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” – Isaiah 43:2 NIV
Thank God today for His promised presence in your life, even when it’s turbulent.
