Lightning peeled and thunder rolled. All
protecting us was a tent.
My brother and I were camping in the
Smokies. The day was beautiful, but darkness brought dramatic changes.
Storms rolled in bringing deafening thunder, keen lightning and
torrential rain. Our tents provided little security, and we lay awake
listening, fearing, praying and contemplating our powerlessness over the
storm. Eventually we drifted off to sleep and the storms subsided.
Storms can be terrifying and deadly. Leaving the crowds, Jesus and
his disciples head for the other side of the lake but encounter a storm
that threatens to destroy their ship and lives. Jesus seems indifferent.
Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him
and said to him, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Mark 4:38)
Frantic with fear, the disciples wake Jesus. He calms the storm but
rebukes them for their weak faith.
Storms have a way of testing
and transforming faith. Regardless of whether they are sent or allowed
by God, storms of conflict, doubt, depression, financial struggles or
family breakup can mold or melt our faith. And we choose the outcome by
our response. God's intent is always to mold our faith, growing us into
Christlike thoughts, attitudes and actions. His ability to limit the
intensity and length of the storm encourages us take one more step.
Storms normally come unexpectedly, so preparation is vital. People
living where tornadoes or hurricanes are common normally have homes with
basements or storm shelters. Listening for the Spirit's guiding voice
coupled with regular prayer and Bible reading-as well as trusting in
God's power, enables us to endure storms with confidence instead of
doubt and fear.
Prayer: Merciful Savior, thank You for
controlling the length and intensity of the storms. Guide us to trust
You to bring us safely through.
Martin Wiles
Morning Lite Ministry
Trusting In The Storms
Today's Bible Verse:
"Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" (Mark 4:38)
Trusting In The Storms
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