“It Is I; Don’t Be Afraid”

When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

John 6:16-21

When we reflect on our life’s journey, we are reminded of the disciples on the Sea. As they struggled against the waves in the dark of the storm, Jesus unexpectedly came to them walking on the stormy waves. He calmed them with His presence, saying, “It is I; don’t be afraid.”

Like the disciples we have no idea of the storms we will face in life, but we can find comfort as we learn to know God more deeply as the One who is always faithful and true. We learn, in our struggles, we can experience the power of His calming presence. Because He is there powerfully working in our lives, we need not be anxious.

We can experience God’s powerful presence even in the storms of our lives.

Our Daily Bread – April 17, 2018