 Reading: Mark 4:35-41
'That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 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?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”' -Mark 4:35-41 Just as Jesus was present with the disciples in the boat during the storm, God is with us in our darkest moments. Today, reflect on a "storm" in your life. How can you sense God's presence even when circumstances seem overwhelming? Remember, Jesus may appear to be "sleeping," but He is always aware and in control. Take comfort in knowing that the Creator of the universe is with you in your boat, no matter how fierce the storm. |