WHO WILL CALM THIS STORM TODAY?
Style: Inspirational Gospel Afro-soul / African traditional call-and-response
\[Intro – Spoken Prayer\]
When Jesus was here yesterday, The blind could see, the lame could walk. He healed the sick and raised the dead, He spoke to the storm, and the storm obeyed.
But look at the world we live in today, So many tears, so much pain. People are crying, people are dying, Tell me, my brother, who will calm this storm?
\[Verse 1\]
When Jesus was here yesterday, He touched the leper and washed his shame away. He fed the hungry with a little bread, He called out Lazarus from the land of the dead.
He walked on water when the wind arose, He gave His peace when the whole world froze. The disciples cried, “Master, don't You care?” He stood and spoke, and peace filled the air.
But today the storm is raging high, Mothers are weeping, children ask why. The rich are troubled, the poor are weak, Even the strong have no words to speak.
\[Chorus – Call and Response\]
When Jesus was here yesterday, He healed the sick and raised the dead. He calmed the raging storm, Who will calm this storm today?
Lead: Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke!
Response (3 times): Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke! Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke! Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke!
Lead: Who will calm this storm today?
Response: Jesus! Jesus! Jesus will!
\[Verse 2\]
Look at the storm inside our homes, Husband and wife are living alone. Brothers are fighting over land and gold, Love is growing weak, and hearts are growing cold.
Look at the storm across our land, Too much suffering, too little helping hand. The youth are searching for a better way, But hope seems distant at the break of day.
Some have money but no peace of mind, Some have love but no bread to find. Some are healthy but their hearts are torn, Some have been crying since the day they were born.
Lord, we remember the things You did, The power You showed when You walked among men. If You are the same yesterday and today, Come, Lord Jesus, and make a way!
\[Chorus – Repeat\]
When Jesus was here yesterday, He healed the sick and raised the dead. He calmed the raging storm, Who will calm this storm today?
Lead: Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke!
Response (3 times): Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke! Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke! Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke!
Lead: Who will calm this storm today?
Response: Jesus! Jesus! Jesus will!
\[Verse 3 – Deep and Emotional\]
I see a father who cannot provide, I see a mother who cries inside. I see a patient waiting for a cure, I see a broken heart that cannot endure.
I see a young man losing his way, I see a widow who has no one to stay. I see a nation searching for peace, I see the pain that will not cease.
But I remember the Galilee sea, When the storm was raging and the waves ran free. The disciples trembled, their faith grew small, But Jesus stood up and commanded them all.
“Peace, be still!” He spoke that day, And the mighty waves had to obey. So I will not surrender, I will not fear, The same God of yesterday is still here!
\[Bridge – Worship and Prayer\]
Jesus, speak to the storm in my family! Response: Peace, be still!
Jesus, speak to the storm in our country! Response: Peace, be still!
Jesus, speak to the storm in our children! Response: Peace, be still!
Jesus, speak to the storm in our hearts! Response: Peace, be still!
When sickness comes, Lord, be our healer. When sorrow comes, Lord, be our comforter. When darkness comes, Lord, be our light. When we lose our way, Lord, guide us right.
We have tried our strength, but our strength is small. We have called on people, but they cannot do all. Jesus, we call You; hear our cry today. Speak to this storm and show us the way!
\[Final Chorus – Powerful Congregational Response\]
When Jesus was here yesterday, He healed the sick and raised the dead. He calmed the raging storm, Who will calm this storm today?
Lead: Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke!
Response (3 times, building in intensity): Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke! Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke! Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke!
Égba ku jisós de mi ójónalé!
Ikañwu afu ibi kiyaju lé ki we!
Éné aa-bafu ibiyi iba ke!
Lead: When the world is shaking?
Response: Jesus will calm the storm!
Lead: When the people are crying?
Response: Jesus will calm the storm!
Lead: When there seems to be no hope?
Response: Jesus will calm the storm!
Lead: Who will calm this storm today?
Response: Jesus! Jesus! Jesus will!
\[Outro – Slow, Prayerful\]
Yesterday, He was mighty. Today, He is mighty. Tomorrow, He will still be mighty.
The storm may be strong, But our God is stronger. The night may be long, But joy will come in the morning.
Jesus, we are calling. Jesus, we are waiting. Jesus, come and calm this storm today.
Éné a bafu ibiyi iba ke…
(Repeat softly three times as the music fades.)