February 10, 2020

February 10

Running with Jesus

Luke 8:24-25 "And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, what manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him."

     Jesus and His disciples came to a boat and He told them let's get in and and let's go to the other side. Jesus went to sleep and a great wind storm came up and they were filled with water and in jeopardy!  Friends this was no little storm that filled this boat with water. 

     Wondering how Jesus was sleeping? Of course we know He is God in the flesh but they were still learning to trust God! They had so much to learn about their new found faith. They were experiencing so much running with Jesus seeing the blind see, the cripple walk and healing all sorts of diseases but now they would see Him in a greater light! 

      Are you in one of those overwhelming storms today? I have them at times and I feel Jesus is asleep. Then fear and worry begin to dominate my thoughts and bring me down. Fear begins to shout in my ear He's going to let me down in this one! Did you know 75% of the things we fear and dread never take place! It really helped me conquer and overcome some of my fears when I was taught this.

      I also know that every storm I have gone through has given me greater revelation of my Savior and made me stronger and taught me new insights that increase my faith.  I know the struggle you are in may be overwhelming but even if you feel Jesus is asleep cry out to Him. If He can control the elements of the earth He can control our lives.  He may not calm your storm instead He may calm you in the storm. Let Him say peace to your storm.  He rebuked their faith that day. They failed to trust. I have said it once and will say it again "life is about trust not about the why's!" "It is not about understanding everything either!" It is having a Savior we can trust! So whatever you are facing today let Him calm your storm and if not le Him calm you in your storm. 

Father, help our unbelief today! Let me be still and know You are God. Take out our fear and put in faith. We place this storm of life into Your hands . We thank You we don't have to look at the storm we are in and we can look at Your face and know You have this one too! Thank You for helping us through another day. We love You Lord!

Tomorrow:  Living in the tombs!

Judy Hollaway

Originally penned 2015