I have driven through many storms,as we all have. Sometimes, the storms are so bad that I wasn’t able to see very far in front of my car. The fears rose as I struggled to find a place of safety. Matthew 14 tells the story of Jesus feeding the 5000 from only five loaves and two fish.
Afterward, He sent the disciples across the sea in a boat. Then, “but the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.” The disciples were fearful, but Jesus came to them walking on the water and said, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Looking around us at the storms of our problems, the world’s evils, and our worries only causes us to feel fear and anxiety. Jesus responds to us by saying, “Don’t be afraid; I AM.” He is Lord over all storms and will bring us safely through the storms to peace.
Reluctant Retiree 