What can we learn from storms?

"Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.” And they launched out. 23But as they sailed He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy.  24And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!”
Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm. 25But He said to them, “Where is your faith?”
And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!”

Let us look at this piece of scripture more closely. Jesus wanted to go to the other side of the lake and got into the disciples boat. Therefore, we know that Jesus was with them in the boat and wanted to make this trip. He was at peace and decided to have a rest and fell asleep. This showed His humanity. The disciples could have done the same, if they had trusted in Jesus totally. However, they didn't and were more focused on a storm that was brewing. 

The windstorm came, bringing with it raging waves that threatened to sink the boat. The disciples became terrified and this is where they made there mistake. Jesus was in the boat with them; He wanted to go across the lake and was so assured this would happen that He went to sleep. Instead of addressing the wind and the waves themselves, they rushed to wake Jesus. He addressed the storm and there was quiet. He then addressed the disciples, 'Where is your faith?' 

We need to remember that the disciples were in God's will. He had asked them to take Him across the lake. When we're in God's will, storms will still come on us. It doesn't mean that we've stepped out of His will. Sometime He wants to test us. This may be because He has something bigger for us and wants to see how we handle certain things. Instead of focusing on God's Word, they focused on their circumstances and began to panic.

There are lessons to learn here. When Jesus asks us to do something for Him, He is right there with us and provides all we need to carry out the task. He trusts us so much, that He decides to  give us a trial. He does this because He has been teaching us and preparing us for a mission.

The thing is, would we be confidant enough to do what Jesus was hoping the disciples would do? This was what He meant when he asked them 'Where is your faith?' Some people would say, 'That was back in bible times; He would never expect us to do that now.' Really? I think He would. The same Spirit that dwelt in them is in us too, and it is the same Jesus. He doesn't change His mind. 

What would you do? Would you focus on God's Word or on the circumstances?

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

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. 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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