In the middle of it . . . that is right where Jesus is! He is right in the middle of all of our celebrations for sure . . . birthdays, weddings, graduations, championships. However, Jesus is also right in the middle of our failures, our illnesses and yes, even in the deaths we mourn!
He is the center of the storm . . . like the eye of a hurricane . . . calm and peaceful. Yet we forget that fact. If we would only focus upon Him, things may seem a bit more calm and controlled. We tend to focus upon the trees and not the entire forest! Step back a bit!!!
Check this out. Read how Jesus got right in the middle of the storm:
Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land. Then He saw them straining at rowing, for the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed them by. And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out; for they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled. (Mark 6:47-51)
What if we allowed Jesus right in the middle of our lives . . . storms and celebrations? How would our lives change? I am learning to do just that in our JOURNEY.
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