MARCH 17, Mark 4:37-39

Mark 4:37 records for us that there was a great storm and the waves beat into the ship, with the water smashing against and overflowing into the boat. The high hills to the north and east of the Sea of Galilee have cool, dry air. On the other hand, the air hovering over the Sea of Galilee is moist, and at the same time warm. When these two contrasting air masses meet, one dry and cool while the other moist and warm, the forces of nature collide in creating storms quickly, and often without warning. Small boats caught out at sea are in immediate danger. Also the Sea of Galilee is shallow and shallow seas get “whipped up” by wind more rapidly than deep waters, where the wind energy is more readily absorbed by the deeper body of water. But do you know what? With Christ in the vessel, the storm was easily calmed! He commanded the wind and waves to cease and they obeyed Him.

Do you also have Christ in your life? If you do, Christ will calm the storms you meet. What are storms in your life? No, not physical storms, but difficult problems or major issues that crop up that threaten you or your family. Maybe your father has lost his job. Or perhaps your brother did not do well in school and has to be retained. Or granny is hospitalised. Turn to Jesus, and He will be able to calm the storms in your life. He may not calm them immediately for He wants us to learn precious lessons from them. Remember, He wants us to learn from them. But remember, He will want us to turn to Him for only He can help.

Thought: With Christ in the vessel, we can smile at the storm!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, You are a shelter for me in the time of storm. I pray that I will continue to trust in You and to always turn to You for help. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.