Storms are an inevitable part of life.
No matter how much we try to avoid them, they come—sometimes unexpected and often relentless.
But have you ever wondered how your faith holds up in a storm?
How does your perspective shift when everything around you seems to be breaking apart?
The Bible is full of stories where people experienced literal and metaphorical storms, and through them, God’s presence, power, and purpose were revealed.
Storms aren’t just challenges; they’re opportunities for growth, for encountering God in ways we might never have if we were sailing smoothly.
As we read through these 35 Bible verses, let’s reflect on what storms mean in our lives and how God invites us to trust Him through them.
The next time you face a storm, ask yourself: How will this storm shape me?
Will I trust God in the tempest, or will I shrink back?
Bible Verses About Storms
1. Matthew 8:24-27 – Jesus Calms the Storm
“Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ He replied, ‘You of little faith, why are you so afraid?’ Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.”
2. Mark 4:37-40 – Another Storm Calmed by Jesus
“A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, ‘Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?’ He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Quiet! Be still!’ Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”
3. Luke 8:24-25 – The Power of Jesus Over the Storm
“The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Master, Master, we’re going to drown!’ He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. ‘Where is your faith?’ he asked his disciples.”
4. Psalm 107:29 – God Calms the Storm
“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed.”
5. Isaiah 43:2 – Passing Through the Storms
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
6. Matthew 14:30-31 – Peter Walks on Water
“But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. ‘You of little faith,’ he said, ‘why did you doubt?'”
7. Psalm 18:16-19 – Rescued from the Storm
“He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support.”
8. Jonah 1:4 – The Storm at Sea
“Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up.”
9. Psalm 29:10-11 – God’s Voice in the Storm
“The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”
10. John 16:33 – Peace in the Storm
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
11. Mark 6:48 – Jesus Sees Us in the Storm
“He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake.”
12. Isaiah 25:4 – God is Our Refuge
“You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.”
13. Matthew 7:24-25 – The Wise and Foolish Builders
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
14. Psalm 46:1-3 – God is Our Refuge and Strength
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
15. 2 Samuel 22:5-7 – Deliverance from the Storm
“The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.”
16. Nahum 1:3 – The Lord is Slow to Anger
“The Lord is slow to anger but great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished. His way is in the whirlwind and the storm, and clouds are the dust of his feet.”
17. Matthew 7:25 – The Wise Man Builds on the Rock
“The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”
18. Mark 13:24-25 – The Coming of the Son of Man
“But in those days, following that distress, ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'”
19. Isaiah 25:4 – A Shelter from the Storm
“You have been a refuge for the poor, a refuge for the needy in their distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat.”
20. Acts 27:18-19 – The Storm at Sea
“We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the cargo overboard. On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands.”
21. Psalm 107:28-30 – God Delivers Us from the Storm
“Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were glad when it grew calm, and he guided them to their desired haven.”
22. Matthew 14:29-30 – Peter Walks on Water
“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, ‘Lord, save me!'”
23. Psalm 29:3-4 – The Voice of the Lord in the Storm
“The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic.”
24. Psalm 46:2-3 – God is Our Refuge
“Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.”
25. John 16:33 – Overcoming the Storm
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
26. 1 Peter 1:6-7 – Trials Refine Us
“In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”
27. Isaiah 55:12 – The Peace After the Storm
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.”
28. 2 Samuel 22:5-7 – God’s Deliverance from the Storm
“The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.”
29. Psalm 55:8-9 – Seeking Refuge from the Storm
“I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.”
30. Hebrews 12:26-28 – A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken
“At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, ‘Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.’ The words ‘once more’ indicate the removing of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.”
31. John 16:33 – Overcoming the World’s Storms
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
32. 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 – Persecuted but Not Abandoned
“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
33. Psalm 121:1-2 – Our Help Comes from the Lord
“I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
34. Romans 8:35 – Nothing Can Separate Us from Christ’s Love
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?”
35. 1 Peter 5:7 – Cast Your Anxiety on Him
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Our Thoughts On What The Bible Says About Storms
Storms are a reality of life, and the Bible acknowledges their power and presence.
Whether physical or emotional, storms can seem overwhelming and impossible to endure.
However, Scripture repeatedly reminds us that God is not only aware of our struggles, but He is actively present in them.
He doesn’t promise to remove every storm, but He does promise to be our refuge, our strength, and our deliverer.
These storms are opportunities for our faith to grow, for God’s power to be displayed, and for His presence to be experienced more intimately.
Just as Jesus calmed the storm for His disciples, He can bring peace to the storms we face, guiding us through them with His strength and wisdom.
By trusting in God during the storm, we are not only protected but we are also shaped and strengthened for the journey ahead.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father, I come before You today, seeking Your peace amid my storm.
I trust that You are my refuge and strength, and I know You will never leave me.
Help me to keep my eyes fixed on You, even when the winds are fierce and the waves seem too high. Guide me through this storm, and remind me of Your constant presence.
I surrender my fears, my worries, and my doubts to You. Fill me with Your peace and confidence, knowing that You are in control.
May Your strength carry me through, and may I come out of this storm stronger and more faithful than before. Thank You for being with me in every trial. In Jesus’ name, Amen.