Read: Mark 4:35-41

In God I have put my trust;
I will not fear. What can
flesh do to me? -Psalm 56:4

A sudden squall swept down with almost hurricane force
through the funnel-like ravines above the lake of
Tiberias, 682 feet below sea level. Huge waves washed
into the little boat, threatening to sink it.

Terrified, the disciples of Jesus wakened Him. How
could He sleep through the shrieking winds and ship-
tossing tempest? (Jesus was sleeping because He was
exhausted after a day of strenuous ministry) “Do You not
care that we are perishing?” they shouted (Mk. 4:38).

Calmly Jesus arose and commanded the raging storm to
cease. Then, amid the calm and the darkness, He asked
two questions of His awe-stricken disciples: “Why are
you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”
(v.40).

As we voyage through the sea of life, terrifying gales
may threaten to overwhelm us. Illness, loss, and danger
may pummel us without relief. In our anxiety we may cry
out to our seemingly indifferent Lord, “Don’t You care
about our problems? And Christ, completely in control
of every circumstance, gently and lovingly rebukes us
for failing to exercise faith. He urges us to trust His
almighty and all-wise sovereignty. When God is with us,
we are safe for time and eternity.
Vernon C. Grounds

Whether the wrath of the storm-tossed sea,
Or demons, or men, or whatever it be,
No water can swallow the ship where lies
The Master of ocean and earth and skies. -Baker

BETTER TO GO THROUGH THE STORM WITH CHRIST
THAN TO HAVE SMOOTH SAILING WITHOUT HIM.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1998 by Radio Bible Class,
Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by permission.