Trouble in His Presence

 

Don’t be frightened by storms. God is with you.

 

By Ben Dankaka

Before Jesus began his ministry, His disciples were mostly skilled workers, hoping to spend their lives pursing their own dreams. Then Jesus showed up and asked them to follow Him. Since they were fascinated by the great Rabbi, they trusted Him. But one day, Jesus said to them, “Let’s go to the other side of the lake”. Without knowing why, they got into a boat. Then a life-threatening storm came. The disciples were frightened and surprised at the same time. Here was a great storm, bad enough to take their lives. But Jesus lay quietly on the boat, sleeping!

Many of us have found ourselves in similar situations. Perhaps at one time, you were doing something you thought was important to you. Then

came Jesus. But after following Him, you’ve now found yourself in what seems like a life-threatening storm. Like the disciples, you are now surprised that while you are being confronted by storms, it seems as if He is sleeping. I’ve learned that God allows storms so He can test our faith. Recall that when Jesus rebuked the storm, He said to His disciples, “Where is your faith?” Don’t be frightened by storms. God is with you.

 

Prayer: Lord, strengthen me. Amen.

 

REFERENCES/FURTHER STUDY: Mark 4:38-39

 

Unless otherwise stated all scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version.