I love storms! One of my favorite things to do is simply sit on the back patio or in the garage as I watch the storm clouds roll in. There is something amazing about the way the clouds move through the sky as a perfectly calm, sunny day can turn into a lightning and thunder filled moment overnight.
As I was watching a storm roll in the other night, I couldn’t help but reflect on how life can often be full of storms. The type of storms that aren’t so fun to watch.
There is something to know about storms, they are not a matter of “if” they come, but “when.” This happens in both nature and our own personal life. Just like the beautiful islands of Hawaii are not freed from tropical storms and hurricanes, neither are we.
While out at sea, the disciples of Jesus were caught in a storm. I love this story, because there are two separate responses taking place.
The Bible describes the situation as a “great storm.”
The disciples responded with panic and urgency.
Jesus, meanwhile, was sleeping. The disciples were so afraid that they woke him up, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing.” I love how they are telling Jesus what is happening! Meanwhile, Jesus responds by saying, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?”
I have found that when storms come, I often react more like the disciples than Jesus. I freak out and try to take control of the situation!
However, I need to often be reminded that God is in control. That even when the storm is bad, God is there in control.
Right as the disciples thought they were about to perish, Jesus calmed the sea and brought peace to the situation.
How can we trust God more in the storms of our lives?
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