We’ve all experienced a thunderstorm in our life at one time or another. The wind, the rain, thunder, and lightning can all be intense at times. For the most part, with the accuracy of weather these days, we can plan on being inside when the storm hits. But, what about those unexpected pop up storms? The ones that happen while we are out and about conducting our daily lives? Such a a situation happened with the disciples one day.

Mark 4:35-39 On that same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us go over to the other side of the Sea of Galilee.” So leaving the crowd, they took Him with them, just as He was, in the boat. And other boats were with Him. And a fierce windstorm began to blow, and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already being swamped. But Jesus was in the stern, asleep with His head on the sailor’s leather cushion. And they woke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are about to die?” And He got up and sternly rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Hush, be still muzzled!” And the wind died down as if it had grown weary and there was at once a great calm a perfect peacefulness.

As you can see in the scripture above, Jesus and His disciples were out in the middle of a storm. Notice that Jesus told them they were going to the other side and He went to sleep. Jesus was at peace knowing that what He said would come to pass. We are to follow His example. No matter what storms may come our way, God will see us through. Whatever God has promised you according to His Word, He will bring it to pass. Instead of looking at the circumstances around you, simply rest in the promise that He will get you there. God has a perfect plan for your life. Yes, there may be storms along the way, but God is not disturbed by the storm and He is right there in the same “boat” with you. So, instead of fretting and being fearful about your “storm”, just sit back, rest in Him and before you know it, you’ll be “on the other side” of the promise He has for you.