Trust God’s Goodness

“Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 8:26 NKJV)

A great storm arose on the lake so that waves covered the boat, but Jesus was sleeping” (Matthew 8:24 NCV).

Now there’s a scene. The disciples scream; Jesus dreams. Thunder roars; Jesus snores. He doesn’t doze, catnap, or rest. He slumbers. His snooze troubles the disciples. Matthew and Mark record their responses as three staccato Greek pronouncements and one question.

The pronouncements: “Lord! Save! Dying!” (Matthew 8:25 NKJV).

The question: “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” (Mark 4:38 NKJV).

They do not ask about Jesus’ strength: “Can You still the storm?” His knowledge: “Are You aware of the storm?” Or His know-how: “Do You have any experience with storms?” But rather, they raise doubts about Jesus’ character: “Do You not care ...”

Fear does this. Fear corrodes our confidence in God’s goodness.

Do the disciples remember the accomplishments of Christ? They may not. Fear creates a form of spiritual amnesia. It dulls our miracle memory. It makes us forget what Jesus has done and how good God is.

Northeasters bear down on the best of us. Contrary winds. Crashing waves. They come. But Jesus still extends His arms. He still sends his angels. Because you belong to Him, you can have peace in the midst of the storm.

Storms come. They just do. Sometimes they’re huge, and sometimes they’re simply unrelenting and persistent. They can be storms of circumstances, storms of distress, or storms within our souls. Regardless, the battle is real and we’re battered by it. When we need to be reminded of what Jesus has done and how good God is, let’s remember this:

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29)

God’s Promise to Me: God knows my worries and fears. And He does care. He cares so much that He chooses to be with me through every storm.