Rejoice in the storm

Every human being who goes through this life when he or she uses reason knows what suffering, pain, loss, and tempest are, among many other words that can define the terrible process of each human. However, we as Christians must learn to have joy in the midst of all that storm, knowing that Captain Jesus is in our boat and will not let us pass out.

Life itself places us before situations that we cannot control. There are moments when the waves rise unexpectedly, when the winds seem contrary, and when the strength to continue appears to fade. Pain, illness, financial difficulties, family conflicts, and even spiritual battles are part of the reality of living in a fallen world. Yet the difference between the believer and the one who does not know God is not the absence of storms, but the presence of Christ in the midst of them.

As Christians, we are not promised a life free of trials, but we are assured that we will never walk alone. Jesus Himself warned His disciples that in the world they would have tribulation, but He also encouraged them to be of good cheer, because He has overcome the world. This truth allows us to face suffering with a different perspective, one rooted in faith and eternal hope.

El apóstol Pablo nos dice que debemos estar gozosos en medio de los problemas:

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 12:12

In the midst of our tribulations we must be joyful because we have hope, remember that our Lord said he would return for his holy church and that is the latent hope of the church of Christ, that is the ray of light in our desert, the knowledge that Christ It comes for us.

This hope is not based on circumstances, emotions, or human strength, but on the unchangeable promise of God. When everything around us seems uncertain, the promise of Christ’s return remains firm. That certainty sustains us when tears flow, when prayers seem unanswered, and when waiting becomes difficult. Our joy does not come from what we see, but from what we believe.

It is important that we also understand that Paul is comforting the Romans, because that was a time where you could suffer various persecutions for preaching Christ, and Paul encourages them to enjoy themselves in the midst of all that, since they have a firm hope and in the same way we should stimulate our faith to joy, since we have the same hope as these Romans.

The Roman believers faced rejection, imprisonment, and even death for their faith. Still, Paul exhorts them to rejoice, to be patient, and to persevere in prayer. This teaching remains relevant today, because although the forms of persecution may change, the trials of faith continue. The call to rejoice is not a denial of pain, but an affirmation that God is greater than any affliction.

Prayer plays a fundamental role in sustaining joy during trials. When we remain constant in prayer, our hearts are strengthened, our minds are renewed, and our trust in God deepens. Prayer connects us with the source of peace and reminds us that God hears, sees, and acts according to His perfect will.

Beloved brother, no matter the storm, enjoy your Creator, enjoy yourself in the Lord, be persevering, be constant in prayer.

Let us remember that joy in tribulation is a testimony to the world. When others see us standing firm despite adversity, they can perceive the power of Christ working in us. May our lives reflect a faith that rejoices in hope, endures in suffering, and remains steadfast in prayer, until the day our Lord fulfills His promise and calls us home.