Jesus calms the storm
Jesus and his disciples were crossing a lake by boat when a violent storm began. Waves broke over the boat, and the disciples feared that they were going to drown.
Jesus was asleep. The disciples woke him and cried out for help, asking whether he cared that they were in danger.
Jesus stood, spoke to the wind and waves, and the storm became calm. He then asked his disciples why they were so afraid and why they found it difficult to trust him.
The disciples were amazed. They had seen Jesus bring peace to something completely beyond their control, and they began to understand that the person travelling with them was greater than they had realised.
Christians believe that this story does not promise a life without storms. It shows that Jesus remains present when people are afraid, overwhelmed or unable to control what is happening around them.
They believe that faith in Jesus can bring hope that the storm will not last forever, peace through knowing that they are not alone, and strength to continue trusting him even before their circumstances have changed.
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