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| ¡°Quiet! Be still!¡± ( Mark 4:39 , NIV ) |
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On one occasion Jesus was with his disciples crossing the lake of Galilee. He had been preaching all day and he was exhausted so he got in a boat to get away from the crowds. Shortly after they had set off from shore a severe storm arose...one so powerful that even the seasoned sailors on board feared for their lives. In a state of panic they awoke him ad asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you care if we die?¡± It was then that he ¡°stilled the storm.¡±
Those disciples learned two vital lessons that night. First, they learned that Jesus was still in control, even though the circumstances seemed to suggest otherwise. Second, they learned that the power of the Son of God was greater than the power of nature. Jesus could still the storm.
Storms come into our lives in various forms: the loss of a job, the death of a mate, personal failure, or a serious illness. Even though the situation seems overwhelming, His power is still greater. Stop looking at the waves and look to Him. You may, like the disciples, question His care for you. He loves you as deeply as the disciples in the boat that night. Put your hand in the hand of the man who stilled the waters! |
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Father, we do question Your power and care...especially in our moments of extreme distress. As we turn from the storm to You, help us find the calm for which our hearts yearn. Restore our sense of trust and confidence...in You. In Jesus' name. Amen. - GARY HUNDLEY, Montgomery, Alabama |
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