“He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him.” Psalm 91:15

Before a pilot is allowed to fly solo, fly at night, fly over a certain height, carry passengers, or fly into potentially hazardous conditions, such as poor visibility or bad weather, they are tested to ensure they are competent to survive and to bring themselves, the plane and any passengers safely back to an airport.  These are some of the steps they need to remember in the event they encounter bad weather or poor visibility. Knowing and practicing these steps will also help us battle through the crises we so often encounter throughout our lives. When crises arise: 1. “Calm down.” Remember, as we have been redeemed by, and belong to Yehovah, He has promised to take care of and to keep us in perfect peace if we keep our minds stayed upon Him.  Whatever the devil may throw at you, do not panic, as Yehovah has promised to bring you through. 2. “Check your instruments.” Yehovah has also promised you His peace, so check if you have it. If not, it may indicate your mind is not stayed upon and resting in Him. Allow that peace to rule and “act as an umpire” in your heart. He has promised to guide you; so, are you obeying His instructions and doing what He has told you? 3. “Communicate.” Pray without ceasing. Keep your spiritual eyes and ears focused on Yehovah and His Word, not the problem or circumstances. Speak with trusted counsellors, who will speak truthfully to you. 4. “Comply with the instructions you are given.” Yeshua promised to be with us and to guide us continually, but it is our responsibility to obey His laws and walk in line with His instructions. 5. “Climb.” We must rise up in praise above the natural issues of life, like King David who declared “I will bless Yehovah at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1). And do not forget to thank Yehovah and celebrate His deliverance when you “land” safely after the storms of life have passed.