“And He got up and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still.” And the wind died down and it became perfectly calm. And He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” They became very much afraid and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” (Mark 4:39-41)
The object of our faith is Jesus. Yes, He can calm the wind and the sea, but even if He does not, He is still the Lord of lords. We are afraid because we do not faithfully trust the Lord. You and I are in His hands. What is going to happen that He does not already know about? He will lead us through all storms until that final storm when He brings us to be with Him where He is.
Holy Spirit, calm the storm in me and help me to see that You are the One who is leading me all the days of my life. Whether I go through another storm or meet You after the final storm, help me to always remember the object of my faith is You. You are the Triune God through whom, by whom, or for whom I exist. Remind me that I am not my own person, but belong to You, the One who created me.
Lord Jesus, storms come along in my life and I am afraid. You have come that I might live an abundant life. Help me understand that the abundance is You and the faith You have given me and not the circumstances in which I find myself. Lead me to see that in You I have assurance that You are with me all the days of my life. In You I have my life, breath, and being. Lead me into Your blessed assurance. Amen.
