The Storm

One day He and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, "Let's cross over to the other side of the lake." So they set out, and as they were sailing He fell asleep. Then a fierce windstorm came down on the lake; and they were being swamped and were in danger. They came and woke him up, saying, "Master, Master, we're going to die!" Then He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a  calm. He said to them, "Where is your faith?" Luke 8:22-25

Today at the top of Australia a passenger on a boat saw this. I wonder what was going through his mind? The report said this was a cyclone but a man who witnessed the storm said it was a dust storm that had been blown out to sea from land. It is spectacular isn't it?

Now, Jesus told His disciples, "Let us cross the lake." He did not say lets go to our death. He planned on going to the other side. They could quieten their fear and trust Him, because they were going to the other side.

Perceptions are real but can be really wrong, as in the photo above. The enemy of our soul wants us to fall down in fear, he paints the worst picture, but it is just that, a picture.

If it is one thing the Lord has taught me, if He says I am going somewhere, I am going there. He gave me a dream of accomplishing a task, I will finish the race, in one piece, with all that He has given me.

Jesus asked His disciples, "Where is your faith?" This is the same question He asks us. Is it based in failure, are you watching picture of doom and gloom? Or is it based on a vision of a great outcome?

I am learning to sail in bad storms, this means I will be a good sailor, figuratively. I would not give me the helm of an actual boat, I would do an inept job, but in my field, I am learning to be the best.

Trust the Lord and His word above all the noise! Amen!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Who Rules?

The princes of Judah are like those who move boundary markers, I will pout out my fury on them like water. Hosea 5:10 World leaders of church and state are now all highly visible. When they are not open to consultation or do not listen they make judgements that are judged as foolish by both God and man. In Australia we just celebrated Australia Day and at this time various people are honoured for their contribution to society. Our Prime Minister, Mr Abbott, without consultation, conferred a knighthood on the Queen of England's husband, Phillip. Almost to a person, Australians judged this to be foolish. Even supporters have now distanced themselves. Imagine what it is like when church leaders follow their own emotions or the emotions of their people and change what is acceptable to God. For example, no longer considering adultery something that precludes a man from ministry. We might think we are clever, but actually going with a sinful flow. Where is God in all this? My emotions ar...
Read more

Know Your Sword!

So he took Him to Jerusalem, had Him stand on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, "if you are the Son of God, throw Yourself down from here. For it is written: 'He will give His angels orders concerning You, to protect you, they will support You with their hands, so that you will not strike Your foot against a stone.' And Jesus answered him, "it is said: 'do not test The Lord your God." And the Devil had finished every temptation, he departed from Him for a time. Luke 4:9-11 In this third test Satan quoted scripture but Jesus knew His scripture and was not going to be deceived by his enemy twisting the truth. I am amazed at what Satan tempted Jesus with. He did not know Christ. He had succeeded in tempting the first Adam yet he was thwarted in this attempt. Jesus had lived 30 years and been tutored in godliness with contentment, he was prepared, baptised in the Spirit and sold out to the Father's purpose. Every time our enemy comes against us we ...
Read more

Little Things Grow

The boy's mother said to Elisha, "as The Lord lives and you yourself live, I will not leave you. So he got up and followed her. 2 Kings 4:30 The Shunamite woman had travelled to Mt Carmel to find Elisha after the death of her son. Although Elisha had sent his servant Gehazi to the boy with his staff the woman had come to find Elisha and was not leaving without him. I like this lady's spirit. I am sure The Lord God Almighty also valued her heart. She had a heart for God and made room for Him in her world. Now, having lost her son she knew what to do: find Elisha and not let him go until he came to restore her son. What made the Shunamite woman believe that Elisha could raise her son? Was it the same faith that made her provide him a place to stay in her home? I believe it was God working in her life. I am grateful for her faith, I can read and be encouraged. We do not know her name yet her story lives in scripture. What a little thing it was to feed Elisha and then provide ...
Read more