“On an average day in Judea, the disciples enjoyed a relaxing boat ride on the Sea of Galilee while Jesus took a nap. Suddenly a strong wind kicked up and gigantic waves began crashing over the boat. The disciples were sure they were about to die, so they shook Jesus awake. “Teacher,” they screamed, “don’t You care if we drown?”
Jesus spoke to the storm: “Quiet! Be Still!”
The disciples, wiping the salt spray from their eyes, stared in disbelief as the water went still.
“Who is this?” they murmured in amazement. “Even the wind and the waves obey Him!”
Did you see a common theme? In each of these situations, God used the storm to accomplish a specific purpose. Jonah learned obedience. Paul found people who needed help. The disciples discovered that Jesus was more than a man. And although the storms were scary, God was in control.
Isaiah 51:15 says: “For I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves roar.” Storms are an amazing display of God’s power. And because He controls nature, He can end a storm as quickly as He allowed it to start: “You rule over the surging sea; when its waves mount up, you still them” (Psalm 89:9).
Storms of Life
The Bible uses the storm as a picture of hard times in our lives. These life storms may include danger, sickness, persecution or the death of a loved one. When hard times come, people sometimes feel as if their circumstances, like giant waves or howling winds, are about to destroy them.”
This is a good basic article of the purpose of grieving.
When we tell Jesus our fears, He will bring the stillness.
