But He was asleep . . .

 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” Matthew 8:23-27)

Is it not  safe to say we are in the middle of a storm today . . .whipped by the winds of the pandemic . . .tossed up and down by news of a vaccine, yet worsening conditions in hospitals . . . fearful of not only today's news, but tomorrow's as well?  Some would say that Jesus is asleep . . .not present or not involved. Where is Jesus for you? 

There is encouraging news . . .He is right in the boat with us . . .caring. loving, protecting and providing. Why do I say this, because I know for myself!

“Lord, if it’s you, tell me to come to You on the water.” “Come,” Jesus 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!” Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” (Matthew 14:28-31)

Jesus is asking His people to out only reach out to Him, but others as well. We must trust Him more than ever. He is reaching out to each of us to assure us of His love . . . in the middle of this stormy pandemic. We too have to keep serving, sacrificing and trusting God to provide. Press on. Keep living. We may be isolated and restricted, but we do not have to hide! 

I have been blown away by the love and care of the Body of Christ just recently. We have asked for support to serve food during Thanksgiving and toys, clothing and more food for CHRISTmas. So many gave from their hearts and we were able to spread that love to many in need. We were simply the hands, feet, and van of the Body . . .you were the heart! Even today, many of you are meeting precious needs so we and others can keep pressing forward! 

God is not asleep! He is alive, awake and aware of all that is going on . . .thank you for reinforcing that fact! Oh, we of little faith . . .why do we doubt?