Real Conversations (Luke 8-10)Chikamu

Have you ever been caught in a tumultuous storm that left you uneasy and afraid? As a resident of North Texas, I’m all too familiar with this scenario. Springtime often brings storms, howling winds, violent hailstones, and the threat of tornadoes. Just a couple of weeks ago, I stood on my porch and watched hail rain down for 15 minutes straight. As the storm progressed, the hailstones got bigger and bigger. Thankfully, my family remained safely inside our home, but the damage to our trees, plants, cars and roof was tremendous.

Imagine, now, being in a boat on the open water without protection as a violent storm swells around you. How scary it would be to have no protection and be far from the shore! Today we read about a similar, harrowing event the disciples of Jesus faced. Thankfully, they were close to the ultimate source of safety, protection and answers: Jesus.

The disciples were scared and at a loss, but Jesus moved into action quickly and calmed the storm. Using the opportunity to challenge them, Jesus inquired, “Where is your faith?” It appeared they doubted His ability to save them.

Perhaps you have been in a situation where you doubted the Lord. Maybe you doubted His ability to pull you out of a bad situation, or maybe you doubted His goodness. Like the disciples we read about today, we need to learn to trust God in every situation.

We may not know how or what He will do, but we know what He won’t do: He will not leave or forsake us. Whether He rescues us from the situation or walks through it with us, we can trust He will be with us.

Prayer:

Lord, give me the ability to trust You in every situation.