God sometimes leads us into difficult situations-

– for our good and His glory! Keep it in mind as you look of the account of Jesus calming the storm.

He had put His disciples “in harm’s way,” so to speak. Jesus instructed them to go to the other side of the lake. Did He know there was a storm coming? Of course He did. It was a part of the day’s curriculum!

The disciples’ reaction was normal. They despaired. “We’re going to drown!” they cried.

Sometimes the storms of life fill us with despair as well.

It was then that Jesus demonstrated His power. He said, “Quiet! Be still!” (Mark 4:39). He has the power to calm the storms. Because He is the

– Creator, controller and caretaker! He stops the sun! And stills the sea!!

The result was a sense of awe on the part of the disciples. What Jesus had just done helped develop their faith- – as they began to see Him as more than a man. He is the God-man whom the winds and the waves obey.

It is the same for us at times! God deliberately leads us into difficult situations. We may despair, but it is in the storms that He can demonstrate His power. Our faith is strengthened as we see Jesus working in our lives through our difficulties.

Ask God to help you learn the lessons He has for you,

– even the ones taught through difficult situations.

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