Luke 8:22-24
``One day Jesus and His disciples got into a boat. He said to them, `Let`s cross to the other side of the lake.` So they started out. As they were sailing along, Jesus fell asleep. A violent storm came across the lake. The boat was taking on water, and they were in danger. They went to Him, woke Him up, and said, `Master! Master! We`re going to die!` Then He got up and ordered the wind and waves to stop. The wind stopped and the sea became calm.``
By this point, the disciples have witnessed countless miracles performed by Jesus. They have followed alongside Him,learning from Him, and witnessing the great power Jesus possesses. However, when a violent storm comes along, they cower in fear and run to Jesus.
In your life, storms will come your way (if you haven`t already experienced one..you will!). There`s no way of avoiding them. The most important thing, though, is who or where you will turn to when it does.
Many people turn to drugs or alcohol. Others turn to despair and become depressed.
A few years ago, a very mighty storm came towards me. A good friend of my family`s was killed in a terrible accident. A few months later, my grandpa died. I took both events really hard. Rather than turn to God, I turned away from Him because I was upset at Him. I look back and think that those were the darkest times in my life.
But through it all, God was pursuing me, calling me back to Him..and telling me He still loves me and wants to be in a relationship with me (crazy,eh?! how amazing!!).
Unlike the disciples, I didn`t turn to Jesus when my storm came. But I`ve learned my lesson.
Just like the disciples, I learned that God is powerful. He is able to calm the storm. He is also with you during the storm. So you don`t have to be afraid and you don`t have to worry. Just have faith.
So when a storm of life comes your way, remember that God is with you through it all. You don`t have to be afraid. Instead, turn to Him and cling to Him.
Be blessed!
-Anna
