Calm
23 As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.
24 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master,we’re going to drown!”
He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25 “Where is your faith?”he asked his disciples.
In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” Luke 8:23-25
Do you sometimes get antsy with life and want everything your way? Maybe you have something you have been building up for and it is disappointing when it doesn’t happen the way you want it to. My son traveled separately than we did this year and on his way to the Northeast, the airline lost his baggage. He only had the clothes on his back and a coat. During the last four days he has been very calm and I have been impressed with how he handled it. Something as simple as this can make us not be calm, irritated and wondering why is this happening to me? Just like when Jesus’ disciples lacked the faith they needed, when we are not calm our faith gets stretched. We need to remember in all situations that God has us in His arms and wants the best for us. We need to understand that if we are calm and have faith that we can overcome any challenges to our faith. Let God be your guide and let Him help you overcome your lack of faith. Keep calm and carry your faith.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
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