Storms

Today's Reading: - Matthew 8:23-27

Jesus Calms the Storm

 ²³ Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him.
    ²⁴ Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.
    ²⁵ The disciples went and woke him, saying, Lord, save us! We're going to drown!
    ²⁶ He replied, You of little faith, why are you so afraid? Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
    ²⁷ The men were amazed and asked, What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!

Verse 23 says that He (Jesus) got into the boat and his disciples followed Him. The next verse says that "Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping." This is a common situation in the Christian walk of faith. When we choose to follow Jesus we will inevitably face different trials and tribulations, but we must not fear or be dismayed because Jesus is with us. Sometimes we're going along life happily and enjoying GOD's love and all of a sudden trouble will strike, a furious storm will come to test and try us, BUT we must not break because our GOD is mighty to save. Sometimes when we pray it may seem like GOD is sleeping, but He is fully aware of your situation and He wants you to know that He's got it all under control. Jesus was not afraid of the "winds and rain" because they "OBEY HIM". GOD is in control of all circumstances and He bids that you put your undoubting trust in Him. He will be your stay, no matter what the journey. He will keep you safe. He will be your food, your SHELTER, your Teacher, your Compass in a wasteland, your Oxygen in the deep, your Oasis in the desert...should I say more. He's your Comforter, your King, your Saviour, your Rescuer, your Hero, He is prepared to be your EVERYTHING. He is all you need, just put your trust in Him.

So when trouble comes, when the rent it due, when the bills aren't paid, Who do you call?

JESUS

LOOK up in the sky, it's a bird? it's a plane? No! IT'S JESUS. Coming to save you. So take heart my friends and have Faith. Jesus is coming to the rescue.