How tough is it to trust Jesus to get you through difficult situations--times when you're afraid, times when you are stressed or bombarded with demands from co-workers, friends and family? Jesus is not afraid of our circumstances and we shouldn't be either.
Take for example, when Jesus calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus asks His disciples to go to the other side of the lake and on the way over, Jesus falls asleep. In the meantime, a terrible storm ensues the boat and the disciples are SCARED and with good reason! The disciples knew how dangerous the sea could be. Even today, the sea develops fierce storms with waves as high as 20 feet! They were expert fishermen, but their peril was real.
The disciples finally wake up Jesus to let Him know they were in great danger. Jesus immediately gets up and rebukes the storm. The waves and wind cease. The sea is calm.
The disciples are astonished, yet afraid all at the same, but their fear demonstrates a lack of faith. They had God in human form in their boat, yet their fear of impending disaster, overcame them.
Jesus cares for us and wants us to trust Him, even in hard times. He has a plan and He will make it come to pass no matter what. His plans can not be stopped.
When caught in the storms of life, it is easy to think that God has lost control and that we're at the mercy of the winds of fate. In reality, God is sovereign. He controls the history of the world as well as our personal destinies. Just as Jesus calmed the waves, He can calm whatever storms you may face.
Take for example, when Jesus calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus asks His disciples to go to the other side of the lake and on the way over, Jesus falls asleep. In the meantime, a terrible storm ensues the boat and the disciples are SCARED and with good reason! The disciples knew how dangerous the sea could be. Even today, the sea develops fierce storms with waves as high as 20 feet! They were expert fishermen, but their peril was real.
The disciples finally wake up Jesus to let Him know they were in great danger. Jesus immediately gets up and rebukes the storm. The waves and wind cease. The sea is calm.
The disciples are astonished, yet afraid all at the same, but their fear demonstrates a lack of faith. They had God in human form in their boat, yet their fear of impending disaster, overcame them.
Jesus cares for us and wants us to trust Him, even in hard times. He has a plan and He will make it come to pass no matter what. His plans can not be stopped.
When caught in the storms of life, it is easy to think that God has lost control and that we're at the mercy of the winds of fate. In reality, God is sovereign. He controls the history of the world as well as our personal destinies. Just as Jesus calmed the waves, He can calm whatever storms you may face.
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