Living the Gospel – Jesus calms the storm

The experience of the disciples as their boat was tossed about the sea by the powerful storm may sound like a familiar situation.  At times in life we may feel that we have lost control of our situation and we are being blown from one 'disaster' to the next.  At such times, we may find ourselves asking the question that the disciples asked of Jesus, 'Master, do you not care?'  Jesus’ reply to the disciples suggests that had they been calm and trusted in the slow work of God then they would have made it through the storm unharmed.

Faithful God, you command the forces of your creation and calm the savage sea. Father, walk beside us through every storm until we come to rest in you. We ask this in Jesus’ name.

Amen.