And he got into the boat with them, and the wind ceased.
And they were utterly astounded.
Storm winds were raging as Jesus’ disciples fought to keep
their boat afloat. Jesus saw their struggle from afar and walked out to them on
the wild waves. When they saw him, they were terrified, thinking he was a ghost
on the stormy sea.
Jesus could have remained on the shore and commanded the
winds to tame down. At the very least, quieting the sea first might have made
his walking out there easier. But instead Jesus joined his disciples in the
turbulence, took the most difficult route, and then climbed into the rocking
boat to be with them. “Don’t be afraid,” he said before calming the storm.
We read in this story, Jesus demonstrates the heart of God
that still comforts us today as we battle life’s storms. Jesus sees our
struggles, comes near to us, and goes through the storm with us—whether or not
he decides to calm or stop it.
Have you felt the presence of Jesus in your storm? Listen
closely as he whispers to you, “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
Dear Lord, thank You that You don’t stand at a distance
when we are struggling against the storms of life. Instead, You come before we
even call. Please calm our fears as we cling to You. IN the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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