The disciples huddled together in fear on a boat tossing on stormy waters.

The setting was already dark and gloomy, but things suddenly appeared to get worse! A flash of lightning showed something — someone — following them. Another lightning flash illuminated the figure of a man, clothes whipping in the gale-force winds, walking on the water in their direction!

The disciples shook with fright, certain they were seeing a ghost!

Imagine their joy-filled relief when they realized the person walking their way was Jesus.

Surely Jesus didn’t mean to frighten His friends. In fact, He was coming to save them. But the dark situation set them all up to expect the worst. Instead of praying and looking out expectantly for their salvation, instead of hoping, instead of encouraging one another, they let fear overtake them.

How often do we sit in our swamping, rocking boat and fret? How often do we let stormy situations overtake us?

Jesus is so close! Stop panicking and start praying. Then, look out in faith. Have hope!

Let Jesus calm every storm and banish every fear.