22-24 One day he and his disciples got in a boat. “Let’s cross the lake,” he said. And off they went. It was smooth sailing, and he fell asleep. A terrific storm came up suddenly on the lake. Water poured in, and they were about to capsize. They woke Jesus: “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”
Getting to his feet, he told the wind, “Silence!” and the waves, “Quiet down!” They did it. The lake became smooth as glass.
25 Then he said to his disciples, “Why can’t you trust me?”
They were in absolute awe, staggered and stammering, “Who is this, anyway? He calls out to the winds and sea, and they do what he tells them!”
Our life is sometimes like that of the disciples - we were smooth sailing and felt asleep and everything was going smooth. But unexpectantly, terrific storms occurred and even causing us danger and without control. We cried out to Jesus but thanks God, Jesus is always with his disciples and us in the boat no matter it is in smooth and dangerous situation. Disciples experienced the power of Jesus in calming down the chaos - silent the wind and quiet down the waves. God is here in our lives and ministries. He is always there.
My Lord Jesus, I know that I can only experience Your wonderful presence and power when I am not in control. Chaos occur when the evil attacks us; chaos occur when we want to take over our life; chaos occur when we have no preparation of them; chaos may occur at any time. But knowing that Jesus is always in the same boat with me, just take rest and focus on Jesus who demonstrates His Power in conquering all kinds of attacks and sufferings that happen in me. Focus on Jesus and work with Him for continuing the Kingdom ministry in the church and on earth.
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