Some storms in life are not a result of sin and evil in the world, but a test from God.
I’ve read or heard the
story of Jesus calming the storm numerous times. In pondering it again this
week, several things stood out to me.
Matthew 8:24-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake,
so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The
disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds
and the waves, and it was completely calm.
27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even
the winds and the waves obey him!”
Suddenly a furious storm
came! Not just a little rain or a few waves. It seems God caused the impossible
storm to test the faith of the disciples. I wonder if they did all their
fisherman tricks before they finally woke Jesus. Did they not think God would
protect His Son until the appointed time? He wouldn’t let him drown and die
prematurely.
I thought about the
various storms in my life right now. Of course, I’ve prayed about all of them.
I know God can grow me through them, but I hadn’t thought about Him
intentionally putting any of them in my life. In addition to desperately
seeking His wisdom, I’m now asking for greater trust, faithful perseverance and
peace, no matter the outcome.
How might all this change
your prayers as you face the storms in your life?
