Good Morning Friends,
“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.
Two things help our opinion of the disciples.
One is that most of the disciples were fishermen. That means they were familiar
with the Sea and familiar with its storms. If they were in despair because of
this storm, it must have been a significant storm!
The second thing that helps our opinion of the
disciples is that we know 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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