The Storms of Life
In the book of Mark we read about a terrible storm. The disciples were with Jesus on a boat crossing the Sea of Galilee. When a ‘furious storm came up,’ the disciples—among them some seasoned fishermen– were afraid for their lives.
I experienced a similar experience when in the Solomon Islands going from one island to another in a dug out canoe with 4-5 meter swells and I asked the same questions the disciples’ asked.
Did God care ?? Why were we going through a turbulent and scary time?
No one is exempt from the storms of life. But just like the disciples who initially feared the storm I too later came to revere Christ more.
The storms we face can bring us to a deeper knowledge of God. Through our trials we can learn that no storm is too big to prevent God from accomplishing His will in our lives.
While we may not understand why God allows trials to enter our lives, we thank Him that through them we can come to know who He is.
We can rely on His promise in Hebrews 13:5 – “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.”
We live to serve Him because he has preserved our lives.
Contributed by Carol Harries
