God's Glory Church

One of the most famous stories from the life of Jesus is the calming of the storm (Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41 and Luke 8:22-25).

Think of the disciples sailing with Jesus in a boat when a life-threatening storm rages on the water. They are not ready to face it. In a panic, they realize that they may die. All this time, Jesus is sleeping peacefully.

Instead of watching how Jesus responded to their situation, the disciples let the situation dictate their response.

After they ask Jesus to do something, He calms the storm, but first by asking them, “Why are you afraid?”

He gave this mild rebuke, not because they did not believe that Jesus could save them from the storm, but because they found it difficult to believe that He would help them through it.

They knew Jesus was in their boat, they just didn’t understand what He was fully capable of.

Jesus was their Strength in the storm and above the storm.
Jesus was their Sustainer, Protector, Healer and Leader.
Jesus was a source of peace and strength for them.

And with us is the same God who was with the disciples in the boat. No matter what your current storm looks like, Jesus is there. There isn’t a situation you’ve been through that Jesus didn’t go through with you.

Jesus was, is and will come. He was there at the beginning of time and He will be there at the end of it. He has seen every event in human history and has not abandoned anyone who cries out to Him and hopes in Him.

Nothing is impossible for God, and His character never changes. He is for you, not against you, so you have nothing to fear. And that’s why you can make the promise of Isaiah 41:13 your own today:

“Because I, the Lord, your God, am holding your right hand. It is I who say to you: ‘Do not be afraid, I will help you.’