Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" Jesus responded, "Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!" Then He got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm. The disciples were amazed. "Who is this man?" they asked. "Even the winds and waves obey Him!" Matthew 8:23-27
Jesus, are You sleeping? The storm is ragging and I’m sinking. Money is always needed, it never stops. The dollar waves keep cresting and the bow of our life’s boat is one more wave from being under the water. I’m trying to trust but it's relentless and I can't seem to catch a breath. Is this what it feels like to drown? I keep looking for you, I know You’re there. Are You sleeping, unaware of the storm that’s raging around me? When will You wake up? When will You rebuke the storm? When will I experience the great calm?
How does my faith grow in the middle of the storm? I have the benefit of the entire story, am I to respond differently then the first ones who followed You? When You wake up will You have to say, “Why are you afraid?”
How does one live the day to day in the middle of the storm?
