Embrace the Storm

As much as Mister Bill and I love to travel, there's always that we're-not-sleeping-in-our-own-bed factor: differnt mattress - too soft, too firm, too small. So are the times of our lives! After feeding thousands, "Jesus immediately insisted that His disciples get into the boat and go ahead [of Him] to the other side to Bethsaida" (Mark 6:45). As the disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee, they encountered a terrible storm and feared for their lives! Knowing all things, of course, why would Jesus send them into such a storm? We have similar thoughts when we find ourselves in a tough spot. Perhaps like the disciples, we need a storm? It rarely occurs to us that it's the storm God will use to grow us in spiritual maturity - to cause us to trust The Master of the storms. That's exactly what Jesus did with those men-in-a-boat. As Jesus walked on the water, they called out to Him and discovered The Presence and The Calm of what unsettled them so. Whatever storm you're in right now, be encouraged the storm is serving God's purpose to teach you to trust Him. Ultimately, the storm isn't about you - it's about Him. Embrace the storm!