Turn It Over To The Lord
‘And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?”’
Mark 4:37-38
It feels great when you are in control of your circumstances. But what about when God allows things to happen around us that are completely out of our control?
Sometimes (many times) we tend to forget how big God really is. We also tend to forget how much He loves and cares for us.
The disciples found themselves in a helpless situation in the middle of the lake. Little did they know they were about to learn a very important lesson.
They were very familiar with the Sea of Galilee as they sailed many times before. But on this day the unthinkable happened! The disciples were experiencing hurricane force winds that were threatening their lives.
Where was Jesus in all the chaos? Mark tells us that Jesus was in the stern, fast asleep! Have you ever felt like God didn’t care about what was happening in your life?
They woke Jesus up and said, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” Worry and fear will control you when you forget how much God cares and loves you. As soon as Jesus calmed the winds and waves, the disciples knew that God was right there in their midst.
When we find ourselves in the middle of difficult situations we need to immediately admit our helplessness to God and trust in His care and love and know that He is right here with us.
What is out of your control that you need to give over to the Lord? Trust God to take care of it.
Pray
Lord, I admit my weakness and helplessness to You right now. I need to experience Your love and care. Remove my fear and worry and give me peace. Let me know that You are with me.
