Matthew 8:23-26 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed
him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over
the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying,
“Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why
are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it
was completely calm.
Do you feel like Jesus is asleep in your boat on a stormy sea? The
apostles had Jesus in the flesh with them, yet they were still terrified in
their storm. It’s understandable that we would have anxiety and fear when we
are trying to navigate storms in our sea of life. This incident was probably
for our benefit more than the apostles. The fact that He rebuked them for their
panic when it seemed justified sends a powerful message. No matter how
justified your anxiety may seem, faith and panic cannot be in the same boat.
Ride out your storm knowing He’s got it all under control – even if it feels
like He’s snoozing in the back of your boat!
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