“The Winds And Sea Obey Him”

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”

But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. So the men marveled, saying, “Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?”

When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way.

Matthew 8:23-28

There is a picture of a small boat being hauled. In the background are thunder clouds, with a rainbow stretching from one side of the horizon to the other.

The photograph reflects our earthly voyage: We sail into an uncertain future, but we are surrounded by the faithfulness of God!

Jesus’ disciples were also surrounded by a storm, and Jesus used the experience o teach them about the power and faithfulness of God. We seek answers for the uncertainties of life. We watch the future getting closer and wonder what will happen to us, when we get there.

Whether young or old we all face uncertain futures. Heaven answers: God’s love and goodness encircle us no matter what awaits us. We wait and see what God will do!

We sail into the uncertain future surrounded by the faithfulness of God!

Our Daily Bread – April 27, 2016