When the storm begins

"But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves for the wind was contrary."                       Matthew 14:24   NKJV

Jesus had sent His disciples to the other side of the lake and had gone up the mountain to pray with His Father. As time went on, He noticed that the boat was now in the middle of the lake, caught in a storm. Seeing that the boat was being tossed around on the waves and knowing that the disciples would be panicking, He went out to them, walking on the water.

Now, this was a frightening event, the Sea of Galilee can suddenly become very dangerous, very quickly. Therefore, the disciples, although some, experienced fishermen, were quite concerned. Upon seeing a figure come walking towards them on the sea, they became very concerned. Wouldn't you? Initially, they thought it was a ghost. Well, they were close - it was the Holy Ghost, Jesus Himself. 

Notice something. Jesus already knew they were in peril, they didn't even have to call to Him; He went walking to them. This is very comforting to know. God watches us and responds to our times of trouble. Sometimes, when we have been in a dangerous spot, we haven't even had time to call on Jesus but, He has seen and rescued us. Can you remember that time? When we are able, it’s always right to call on Him but, there are times when we can't.

As soon as they recognised it was Jesus, as He spoke to them, they felt hope and encouragement. Peter, always the one to take things further decided that if this was Jesus he was going to get out of the boat and walk towards Him. This he did, and sank. He managed a few steps though but when he saw the boisterous wind and waves, he went under. There is a lesson here; never take your eyes off Jesus. Don't just rush into something; Peter didn't, he asked Jesus who told him to 'Come.' His mistake was focusing on the waves instead of Jesus. When we look at fear, it can consume us. But when we call on Jesus, He saves us v30-31.

Don't miss this very important part; 'And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased' v32. If Jesus is with you, there will always be calm. There may be riots around you, fights and trouble but, if Jesus Christ is with you, there will always be calm. There is no need to fear when Jesus is around. He is the King of kings.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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