God of Creation
Opening Prayer
Lord over the storm, I trust You in every circumstance. Help me to trust You more and more.
Read Luke 8:22-25
[22] One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. [23] As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. [24] The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. [25] “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.” Scripture taken from the THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, NIV Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
Reflect
What did Jesus think of the disciples’ response?Little by little, the disciples, and then the wider community, are being shown that Jesus is God. They have seen and heard him heal, raise the dead and forgive sin. Now he shows that even the weather obeys his command (24,25). Although they are with him day and night, it takes time for the disciples to grasp who Jesus is (25). How about you? Whether you have known about Jesus for a short time or for all of your life, have you grasped the extent of his love and power? And what about those you love and pray for who don’t yet know Jesus? Years ago when evangelist Billy Graham held huge crusades, thousands responded to his simple request to “get up out of your seats” and give your life to Jesus. Times have changed. People these days have far less awareness of who Jesus is, or of the peace that he can bring. Like the disciples, people still need to face the question: “Who is this Jesus?”
Apply
Ask God to speak peace into difficulties around you today and to speak peace to your heart.
Closing prayer
God of all, nothing can stand against You. Nothing can overtake You. I trust in You.
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