READ Luke 8:22-25
One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, and as they sailed he fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in danger. And they went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves, and they ceased, and there was a calm. He said to them, “Where is your faith?” And they were afraid, and they marvelled, saying to one another, “Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him?”
And that’s where the story we know ends…
But aren’t they still in the middle of a lake???????
Wasn’t the ultimate goal the other side?
Thanks for calming the storm Jesus, but why don’t you create a YAMAHA 200 Horse power engine to move us along to the other side.
The word of God says that in our struggles he will provide a peace that passes all understanding… not a quick pass to the destination of our choosing. That’s just plain frustrating isn’t it???
Your storm is real, and so is mine…. So we cry out to Jesus and say “Lord we’re going to die… HELP!” Every time we cry out for the Lord He is sure to meet us where we are. Jesus is with us and is faithful to calm the storm that is raging around us. The thing that bugs me is that, interestingly enough, though Jesus calms the storm, He doesn’t always sail us on to dry land. There is always more work to do after the storm to get to the place we want to go. They had a goal, to get to the other side of the lake, and then encountered a MAJOR obstacle. They cried out to Jesus and he calmed the storm and they knew that God was with them!!! Likewise… through the word of God and prayer… peace does come…. Even though absolute resolution may still require some the patience that only a sailor could understand as he slowly approaches the distant horizon.
Wherever you may be let me encourage you to cry out to God in your difficulty… and be aware that He’s promised is that He will be with us. Don’t forget, however, that there is still much work to do though the Savior is with us. His presence is what we need… because to walk the path alone is too much for anyone to bear. To walk it with our savior is peace… no matter where the path may lead. So may you ever trust in the presence of Jesus, and always keep moving to the horizon. Don’t forget who’s you are…. You are HIS.
Finally, let me remind you who you are:
You are LOVED, you are WORTHY, and you are ENOUGH. The cross of Calvary proves it true.
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