I'm still reflecting on the "Walking on Water" thing. I notice that when Jesus shows up, in the middle of the disciples' storm, walking on the water, the storm does not cease. Nor does the storm cease when he rescues Peter from going under. When does the storm cease? When he takes Peter's hand he asks, "Ye of little faith., why did you doubt? Then we are told that when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Not until he steps in the boat does the storm cease. I wonder...just wonder if there is a correlation between Jesus stepping into the boat and the storm ceasing; is that indicative to Jesus being present in us? Is it possible...just possible that it represents Jesus present being "in us" by his Holy Spirit? Then when that happens the storm inside our hearts is calmed? It makes sense to me. Why did the storm cease when he entered the boat? What's the message there? I think there has to be more to it than just a story line. Jesus always did everything with purpose and I've experienced his presence so strong before that even though the storm is still raging on the outside, I can experience peace on the inside. That doesn't mean absence of tears, or absence of pain, but I do think it means that in this present storm I can be content to know that he is in charge of it all and he holds the next moment, the future, and I can rest knowing that he is present and in control of the storm of my life. He will be present to help me get through it...yes through it...not over it, or around it, and have some resemblance of sanity while doing it. Thank you, Jesus! Hallelujah! Amen!
What storm are you in right this minute that you need the Savior to come to you walking on water, in all of his Deity. Is it a wayward child? Is it a relationship gone sour? Could it be just the every day hub bub of busyness where there is never enough time to take a deep breath and relax, never enough money...never enough______? Could it be a broken down vehicle and no way to fix it? Foreclosure on your home? A lost job? Cancer? That dreaded "C" word? Difficult people that keep you sad and frustrated, not knowing what to do? There are any number of "storms" that will, like the winds that the disciples confronted, attempt to prevent you from getting to your destiny..."the other shore." Can you rest, knowing that Jesus sees you and knows your struggles? Can you trust him to work in the midst of whatever that storm might be that is threatening your very soul? I can certainly assure you that he sees you, just as he did the disciples and he wants you to walk on water with him. When he enters your world, you can have peace on the inside, even as the storm continues to rage. Perhaps some of that comes from just believing, with all your heart, that he really does care for you, he sees your struggles, and he wants to calm the inner storm. "You can't calm the storm. So stop trying. What you can do is Calm yourself. The storm will pass."
Have you experienced that peace on the inside while the storm is raging. If so...share...I'd love to hear about it.
What storm are you in right this minute that you need the Savior to come to you walking on water, in all of his Deity. Is it a wayward child? Is it a relationship gone sour? Could it be just the every day hub bub of busyness where there is never enough time to take a deep breath and relax, never enough money...never enough______? Could it be a broken down vehicle and no way to fix it? Foreclosure on your home? A lost job? Cancer? That dreaded "C" word? Difficult people that keep you sad and frustrated, not knowing what to do? There are any number of "storms" that will, like the winds that the disciples confronted, attempt to prevent you from getting to your destiny..."the other shore." Can you rest, knowing that Jesus sees you and knows your struggles? Can you trust him to work in the midst of whatever that storm might be that is threatening your very soul? I can certainly assure you that he sees you, just as he did the disciples and he wants you to walk on water with him. When he enters your world, you can have peace on the inside, even as the storm continues to rage. Perhaps some of that comes from just believing, with all your heart, that he really does care for you, he sees your struggles, and he wants to calm the inner storm. "You can't calm the storm. So stop trying. What you can do is Calm yourself. The storm will pass."
Have you experienced that peace on the inside while the storm is raging. If so...share...I'd love to hear about it.
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