Jesus calms the storm

In todays gospel reading, Jesus's disciples were fearful of the storm that was rocking the boat. The called upon Jesus who first rebuke them for their lack of faith ,but subsequently He calmed the raging storm.

There are many storms in our life that we face each day, which often leads us to despair. We frequently forget that Jesus is with us despite anything that may haopen, and many times we get impatient and lose faith on whether He will do anything to save us from our troubles.

We forget that Jesus has promised to be with us on our journey in life once we have accepted Him. We forget that no matter how big the storm may be, like the disciples, the storm will not and can not harm the vessel that carries Jesus. We are this vessel that carries Jesus in our daily life, and the voices in our heads are like the disciples and the storm that hits us , well that doesnt need explaining.

As long as we carry Jesus with us, nothing can harm us - it may seem like it can, but honestly do you think He will let anything happen to the vessel that is carring him?

I particularly like the part where He was happily sleeping in the boat, and when awaken - he rebuked his disciples first. It gives me an image that he wasn't worried at all, chillingout on the boat, perhaps taking in a tan, cold drink in his hand, dozing off. Then these bunch of people started sccrambling up to him, nearly overthrowing him off the deck chair in fear. I too would be a bit grumpy if that happened to me.

When i think of that, i reflect that i've been in that situation. As a manager, I manage a team of people, and i've had my subordinates come up to me obviously worried about something. when i listen to their problems, i realize it is actually a needless worry. I then have to take the time to explain why they shouldn't worry, i can help to sort it out, and when the situatio has passed, i will then likely say - see what do you have to worry about.

So yes, i see both sides of the coin.

Dear Skipper of my ship,

I ask Lord that you safely guide me through the darkest storm, but more importantly may i have the faith to always trust in you. In the darkest night and the loneliest moments, let me know that you are still with me, navigating me through the storms in my life.

I know Lord, that in these moments in life, i will reach a point of losing my faith. Whisper to me your comforting presence, and grant me the peace in my heart to know that you are in charge, and not me.

Mary, Queen of the ocean, pray for me that i will always keep mmay faith in your beloved son, despite all problems. Teach me to keep my trust in God, like you did when you carried your Beloved Son in your womb. May i too have the sense of joy knowing that I have Jesus with me.

Amen


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