As they sailed, Jesus fell asleep. A storm came down on the lake. It was so bad that the boat was about to sink. They were in great danger. The disciples went and woke Jesus up. They said, “Master! Master! We’re going to drown!” He got up and ordered the wind and the huge waves to stop. The storm quieted down. It was completely calm.
“Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. They were amazed and full of fear. They asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the waves, and they obey him.” (Luke 8:23-25)
Are things a bit stormy in your life at this time? How about in our culture? We don't quite know what to expect with the next day's news at this point. With the virus, politics, approaching holidays . . .
The disciples were in great danger in the middle of a storm and raging seas yet Jesus was sleeping in the boat! They yelled for Jesus. He woke up, demanded the storm to cease, and asked a simple question: “Where is your faith?” We do not see a response to the question, just another question.
Have you ever asked the question the disciples asked: “Who is this?" Who is this Jesus? If we truly know and trust Jesus, even in the middle of the storm, He is right here. Call Him! He can calm the storm. He can calm everything if He chooses. Yet He can also allow the storm to rage and simply calm you and me!
In the middle of these stormy days, we can call on Jesus to calm us even if the craziness rages on . . .Rest in Him!
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