Calming the Storm

Have you ever witnessed an incredible storm? These amazing forces of nature

can be mind-blowingand dangerous. One of Jesus’s well-known miracles

happened in this context. Because of the hills surrounding the Sea of

Galilee, this body of water was prone to sudden storms with fierce winds.

When Jesus’s disciples were taking a boat to the other side, a sudden storm

came over the high country surrounding the Sea of Galilee. Four of the

disciples were fishermen and knew how to handle these situations, but even

they panicked. And where was Jesus? That’s right, asleep in the stern,

exhausted after a full day of ministry. In a fearful state of mind, they

shook Jesus out of a deep sleep and demanded, Teacher, don’t you care that

we are dying? (Mark 4:38). The disciples wanted Jesus to do something,

even if they weren’t sure what it was. Jesus handled this situation as only

Jesus could. Peace! Be still! (verse 39). He spoke to the untamable,

unpredictable forces of nature with authority and certainty. This rough sea

became smooth as glass. On any body of water, it takes a period of time for

rough waves to gradually become calm; storms don’t just vanish. But when

Jesus commands, they do. The disciples witnessed something amazing about

Jesus that day; He commands all of creation. He is God in human flesh. We

serve the same Jesus who calmed the storm on that day. His mighty power is

still at workin all of creation, and in every detail of our lives. Doug

Velting Can you think of a time you felt like Jesus’s

disciplesoverwhelmed, confused, and scared? You can bring all these

feelings to Jesus, who loves you and died and rose again for you. In stormy

times, how could it be comforting to know that Jesus reigns over all of

creation? Jesus has promised that He will return one day to renew and

restore creation, and His people will live and reign with Him forever

(Revelation 21:1-5). He also promised that He will be with us always

(Matthew 28:20). When things in our world seem out of control, or even

deadly, how can Jesus’s promises give us hope? Be still, and know that I

am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the

earth. Psalm 46:10 (WEB)

Read Verses:

Mark 4:35-Mark 5:1; Psalm 46:10