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We’re All in the Same Boat

When Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. A huge storm arose on the lake so that waves were sloshing over the boat. But Jesus was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, “LORD, rescue us! We’re going to drown!” He said to them, “Why are you afraid, you people of weak faith?” Then he got up and gave orders to the winds and the lake, and there was a great calm. The people were amazed and said, “What kind of person is this? Even the winds and the lake obey him!”

—Matthew 8:23-27

If you’ve ever been in a frightening storm, gone to a shelter during a hurricane, or had to find a safe place during a tornado, you can probably identify with the disciples as they rolled around on the waves waiting to capsize. Here they are with Jesus, watching the storms all around them, getting scared out of their minds, and they find Jesus asleep.

He had a faith that was bigger than the boat they were in. He had faith that nothing would happen to him because he was on a mission. He rested in knowing his relationship with the Father.

We’re always in a rocking boat when we don’t give up our fear and get more closely connected with God. Let’s plan today to rest in God’s hands no matter what the day brings.

Rest even through the tosses and turns of the day.

IN THE QUIET OF THE DAY

Lord, you are my rock, my strength, and the One in whom I put all my faith. Help me rest in you today, trusting you for every aspect of my life. Amen.