How many times have I relived the various aspects of the story found in Luke 8.22-25 in the Bible?! …
“One day Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side of the lake.’ So, they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Master, Master, we’re going to drown!’ He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. ‘Where is your faith?’ he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, ‘Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.’”
So, here’s my story that is in so many ways similar…
At what I believed to be His direction, I was going places, doing things – my “life-boat” was rocking along quietly, gently… things seemed to be going alright …
Then suddenly, something went terribly wrong!! A life-squall swept down upon me!! I was in great danger!! If things didn’t change – if help didn’t come, I thought I’d perish!! …And I panicked!!
I cried out to Jesus!! Lord help me!! I’m going to perish!!
What happened?! He heard!! He helped!! He acted and rescued!! Then I believe I heard him ask the probing question… “Where is your faith?”
So what is the great challenge I face in life’s storms? … Will I trust Him? Will I depend on Him? Will I recognize that with Him in my life…NOTHING is out of control!!
Gotta tell you, He’s ok with me coming to Him with my concerns!!! How do I know? The Bible says, “Do not be anxious about ANYTHING, but in EVERY SITUATION, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4.6-7 NIV)
Yes, I’ve experienced the various aspects of this miracle story in my life personally many times!! And each time, I’m amazed… “Who is this?! He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”
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