For the Christian, storms have a way of revealing our faith by removing the façade and showing our limits true nature. Storms also draw us to Him. As the song writer put it, “When you find He’s all you have, you’ll know He’s all you need.” On the Sea of Galilee, the disciples cried out and even lashed out to Jesus, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” Of course He cares! Jesus wants us to come to Him in the midst of our storms. Finally, storms have a way of proving us. He has a process “for a seaon”; He has a purpose that alone knows “if need be”; and, He has a specific plan through “manifold temptations.” (1Pt 1:6-7). God does not test our faith so He can learn how much faith we have; it is tested because we are often ignorant of how much or what kind of faith we have. The storms didn’t bother our Lord; He didn’t hold them accountable for their lack of skill or ability. He had one expectation – that of faith! Their faith was more startling than this life-threatening storm!

Some time after this miracle, Christ sends them out to do His work. They experienced storms and witnessed His power. Now, they were sent to show others what Christ is able to do for them. This year, we will examine the awesome power of God to rescue lives! And, once you have witnessed and experienced God’s purpose and power over storms, go rescue other storm-tossed lives!