When the Storm Hits
Read: Matthew 8:23-27 Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. (v. 26) Life is not like going to a restaurant where
Paulus Sugeng Widjaja August 1, 2025
Are you wondering how to keep following God when life feels unpredictable, hard, or even unfair?
We all face moments of confusion, fear, and hardship—times when it’s not clear how to respond in faith. In those moments, we need real stories and grounded wisdom to guide us. Following God’s Way is a daily devotional series written by Indonesian Christians who understand these struggles and speak directly to the heart of everyday discipleship. These devotionals were first published in Wasiat, a bi-monthly daily devotional for families, produced by Words of Hope’s Indonesian ministry partner.
Each devotional offers a compassionate, honest look at how God meets us in life’s difficulties, how we can respond with courage and humility, and how transformation truly begins—with God’s presence and our willingness. Reflecting on pride, perseverance, community, and spiritual vigilance, these writers share from deep wells of faith shaped by both hardship and hope.
This series reminds us that the Christian life isn’t always smooth, but it is meaningful. Following God’s way is not about avoiding suffering, but about growing in trust, resilience, and love through it. Each reflection invites you to see God at work—in your heart, your relationships, and your world.
If you’re longing to follow Jesus more closely in real life and real struggles, this devotional series is for you. Come, be encouraged and challenged to keep walking the path God has set before you—one faithful step at a time.
Read: Matthew 8:23-27 Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. (v. 26) Life is not like going to a restaurant where
Read: Ezekiel 28:11-19 You were blameless in your ways from the day you were created, till unrighteousness was found in you. (v. 15) When we live in abundance, sometimes we
Read: Psalm 69:1-5, 30-36 When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive. (v. 32) Being a Christian does not mean being
Read: Acts 14:1-7 And there they continued to preach the gospel. (v. 7) A Christian life is not always accepted by all. There are times when, as Christians, we are
Read: 1 Peter 3:8-18 Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. (v. 15) You may
Read: Hebrews 10:19-31 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with
Read: Acts 2:42-47 . . . praising God and having favor with all the people. (v. 47) The church exists in the midst of the world to be a blessing.
Read: Psalm 80 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved! (v. 3) Today we are taught to be more sensitive to inner wounds. Many
Read: Philippians 1:3-11 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. (v. 3) You may be familiar with the term “support system.” A support system is a group
Paulus Sugeng Widjajais a lecturer of Christian Ethics and Peace Studies, Faculty of Theology, at Duta Wacana Christian University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This devotional was previously published in Wasiat, a bi-monthly daily devotional for families, produced by Words of Hope ministry partners in Indonesia. Learn more about Words of Hope's work in Indonesia.