The Storms of Life

I remember as a child hearing the story of Jesus calming the storm. I always pictured how awesome it must have been to be there on that day when Jesus said, "Be still," and even the wind and waves obeyed Him.

I often deal with storms in my own life. I don't understand why I have to go through them or why God doesn't always calm them right away. But I do know that if He could calm that storm out on the waters, He can calm the storms that I encounter in my life.

The story in the Bible says that the boat was nearly swamped with water. The storm was overtaking the boat that the disciples were in. I so often feel like I am being overtaken, that I am swamped with fears, worries, and doubts.

But in reading the next part of the story, I am reminded of the authority and power of Jesus Christ. The disciples were afraid and they woke Jesus up. They said to Him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?"

How often have you asked Jesus if He even cared? I know I have found myself many times wondering if He was hearing my prayers or if He had the time to deal with my situation. I have often cried out, "Lord, don't you care about what I am going through right now?"

And just like in the story, my Jesus always calms the storm and works things out in His time. Can you imagine what it must have been like when Jesus stood up and said, "Quiet! Be still!"? In that moment, the waves and the wind stopped. They were in complete obedience to His words.

Jesus then asked the disciples why they were afraid. He said, "Do you still have no faith?" Even after all they had seen Jesus do, the disciples still struggled with their faith in a situation that frightened them and seemed overwhelming.

Don't you believe that if He can calm the waves of the ocean, He can calm the storms in your life? Believe in His power and authority. As you encounter storms and difficult times in your life, cry out to Jesus. Give Him your fears, your worries, and your doubts. And then watch as He calms your storms and gets you through the rough waters.

Some Things to Think About:

1. What storms are you going through right now?
2. Have you asked Jesus to calm the storm?
3. Do you believe that Jesus cares about your storms and has the power to get you through them?

Words of Worth:

"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!". Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Mark 4:39

"The Lord protects those of childlike faith; I was facing death, and then He saved me." Psalm 116:6

"Anyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13