“Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Without warning, 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. The men were amazed and asked, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!’” (Matthew 8:23-27)
By this time in His ministry Jesus had already demonstrated His power to the disciples. He’d turned water into wine and He had healed many, some with just a word from a distance. There should have been no doubt among the disciples about Jesus’ ability and willingness to help in time of need. Yet, here they are in the middle of a storm, with Jesus in the boat with them, and they are afraid to the point of despair.
Our opinion of the disciples would be greatly lowered if we didn’t know that we suffer from the same problem! We’ve seen Jesus come to our own aid. We’ve been the recipients of His care and His power. Yet, who among us doesn’t still experience fear in times of distress?
Lord, we know our faith is small. Increase our faith. Teach us to trust You more.
Peter invited us to “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7) We can lay fear aside and trust Him. If we will!
His, by Grace,
Steve
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