Jesus calms the Storm ~
So, Jesus is moving on & that requires a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee which was prone to sudden, violent storms. Jesus is taking a little nap when the storm comes up & sleeps right through the problem. But not the disciples, they are freaking out. So, they wake up Jesus wondering what is wrong with this guy? Isn't He concerned about drowning? Isn't the violent rocking of the boat bothering Him?
I love the next part - Jesus gets up, speaks a few words to calm the storm & then rebukes His disciples for having so little faith. Now, they are so amazed by His ability to control the weather that they miss the bigger picture. Did you?
Here's the big picture: You can sleep through the storm if you have faith. If you believe that God has your back & there is nothing to worry about - then there is nothing to worry about. So, what storms are you dealing with? What has you up at night, what's interrupting your life? Give it to God. Let Him handle it & get some rest. Trust me - it will all always work out when we trust God.
One last thing - trust means letting God do things HIS WAY. The disciples expected a human, physical reaction, but they got a miracle. You might think you know the answer to your problem, but in my life I've very rarely been right in predicting how God will respond. HOWEVER, I have never been disappointed by the way He handles things.
"All things work together for good for those who love the Lord & are called according to His purposes." Romans 8:28. Who is called? You are. Will everything work out for good in the end? Yep. Now, doesn't that give you hope & joy?
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