“Look at the ships, though they are great and driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires.” James 3:4

Wind is a powerful force, just ask anyone who has witnessed a tornado, or even the 100 mile per hour winds recently blowing throughout the midwest. Amazing what this invisible presence has in our daily life, so much so that many times we may feel powerless against it. Then we read in James 3:4 that though a great sailing ship is driven by strong winds, a seemingly small rudder beneath the waters surface can turn that ship wherever captain desires to go. Translation,

You Have More Control Than You Think

Perhaps better stated, “you have more control AS you think”, for that “small rudder” is your mind. Whatever lives in your mind is bound to come out of your mouth in the form of what you say, what you declare, and what you believe. Proverbs 23:7 says very clearly, “As a person thinks, so they are”. Therefore, if you think worry, fear, trouble, destruction, peril, then don’t be surprised when those very things manifest in your life. Conversely, if you think health, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, self control, likewise don’t be surprised when they manifest in your life. No matter which way the winds are blowing today, look to Jesus and set your rudder directly onto His promises. You’ll be amazed how the seas begin to calm.