3. 3 PREPARATION BEFORE THE STORM ✦ Genesis 6 describes the most destructive storm in the history of the world ✦ How can any man survive such a calamity - Preparation ✦ We must stand out from the world as a prepared people

4. 4 PERSPECTIVE IN THE STORM ✦ The storm which came into Jonah’s life was of his own doing ✦ Jonah overcame the storm by regaining the proper perspective ✦ Proper perspective is crucial for us in enduring the storms in our lives

5. 5 PROTECTION FROM THE STORM ✦ The disciples found protection from the storm by turning to the Lord ✦ The storms of life test our faith ✦ We find protection from the effects of the storm only in the Lord

6. 6 PERSEVERANCE THROUGH THE STORM ✦ When all hope seems lost we must persevere in faith ✦ With great faith we can overcome great storms ✦ We must keep our eyes on the goal and persevere!