The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm.—LUKE 8:24 NIV
Ever feel like you’re in over your head? Like you might go under at any point? Are the waves crashing? The winds howling? The thunder rumbling? Take heart—Jesus is in the business of calming storms. Even the most frightening ones.
It’s not unusual for caregivers to feel overwhelmed, especially when the boat of their lives is rocking out of control. But Jesus stands at the helm, speaking with great authority to the wind and the waves. “Peace, be still!” He commands.
And as the realization sets in, peace like a river washes over you. He is with you! When you pass through the waters, you will not drown. The storm you’re experiencing will subside…in time. Even while the thunders roar, know that His holy calm is coming.
Dear Lord, I feel like the boat of my life has pitched back and forth. So many times I’ve felt like I might drown! Father, I ask You to calm this raging storm. Bring peace, Lord, as I rest in Your arms.
So God created the great creatures of the sea and every living thing with which the water teems and that moves about in it, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.—Genesis 1:21 (NIV)
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.—Colossians 3:23 (ESV)
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.—Romans 12:2 (ESV)
