Through the Eye of the Storm
The boat rocks back and forth as the water begins to breach. The waves crash and the storm rages on through the black skies. “Lord!! Lord!” Surely the waves will overtake and all will be lost. But there He is, Jesus, undisturbed and at rest. His disciples continue calling out to him in fear. They see the storm and it’s more than they can handle. And Jesus is just…. Sleeping? He arises with his hands stretched out and with three simple words the storm is calmed. “Peace be still!” Everything surrenders and grows quiet. “Oh you of little faith!” Oh me of little faith… All I can see are the waves. Total chaos surrounds me and I cry out in despair. Will I be crushed, broken, and swept away? Will I lose all control as the storm rages on? Fear and uncertainty sweep in with every crash of the waves. I cry out for mercy, but there you are, undisturbed and not a single worry. How foolish I can be! I focus my eyes on the waves and forget who is on the boat with me. You only
