When Turbulence Comes

Storms are no fun.  Hurricanes are worse yet.  And then there are tsunamis, and earthquakes.  All of these have a tremendous amount of turbulence that tags along and none of it is welcomed. 

So when turbulence comes, then what? 

We hang on.  We find something that is nailed down, tied down, anchored securely to some immoveable source and we hang on. 

I’m reminded of this in Matthew 14:22-33.  He is the gist of the story.

Christ had been speaking to a large crowd on the mountainside and as He is bringing things to a close He tells his disciples to go ahead and get into the boat.  He stays behind, and after the crowds finally depart, He goes into the mountains to pray. 

Meanwhile, the disciples are a long way away from shore when a severe storm hits.  It was your typical storm at sea with winds and waves, and there was great turbulence – you know the drill. 

They were fearful for their lives and when it seemed all was lost, Christ came by.

He spoke to the men in the boat, not to the winds and billows.  He said, “Take courage.  It is me; don’t be afraid.”

Don’t you love that?  When the storms were just about to overwhelm, Christ came along and said, “It is me.  I am here.  Don’t worry.”

How many times have you and I needed to hear that one?  Devastation come, storms erupt, ill winds blow and we are terrified. 

And here comes our God – riding the dangerous winds, with steadiness in His voice, saying “Don’t worry.  I’m in charge.  I am here. “

I find great comfort in that today. 

The one who started life on this sphere as we know it is still in control.  He still watches over things.  He still has a steady hand on the big lever. 

Our part?

Trust.

Trust his word.

Trust his nature.

Trust that He is on duty.

He never sleeps. 

He never takes a day off.

What a promise!

A Prayer for All of Us

God,

Oh for grace to trust you more. 

Trust you with the storms of life.

Trust you when the winds and waves blow unfavorably against us.

And trust that you always, always have your eye on us. 

I believe. 

Thank you God.

Pastor Mike

P Michael Biggs

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