Calm? Scripture, reflection and prayer.

Luke 8:22-25 NIV

One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

Reflection. 

Do we see Jesus as the one who can calm the storms in our life?  How about going further and recognising that Jesus is calm personified. He is our peace. 

When the squall comes: Jesus
When we are swamped: Jesus
When we are in great danger: Jesus

Prayer. 

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, 
Look full in His wonderful face, 
And the things of earth grow strangely dim, 
In the light of His glory and grace.