Under Control
I have learned over the years that there are lots of things beyond my control. I can’t control traffic. I can’t control the weather. I can’t control other people. When my children were small, I did have some level of control. I can’t control what makes others angry. I can’t always control when someone else is hurt. There is one thing that I can control… – my attitude. I can choose to be kind amid harsh or hateful words. I can choose to be quiet when I want to jump into a heated disagreement. I have learned that I can only control what is within my power to control and that is a small part of my life.
Jesus began His public ministry. He’s teaching. He’s healing. He is doing things publicly to display His Power from God. I came upon an incident where He displayed His power privately with His disciples. Check this out…
23 Then Jesus got into the boat and started across the lake with his disciples.24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”
26 Jesus responded, “Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!” Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.
27 The disciples were amazed. “Who is this man?” they asked. “Even the winds and waves obey him!” (Matthew 8:23-27 NLT)
Jesus can control the weather.
Jesus can control the storm.
I’ve been in some storms of life and I needed Him to calm the storm and to calm my heart. He is capable of both for sure. I still fight fear at times. He calms my fears. He walks with me through the storms of life. I learn a lot about Him in the storms. I learn a lot about me in the storms. I hate to admit, but some of my greatest growth in my faith has been during the storms of life.
Praise You In The Storm by Casting Crowns
God is in control. God has control. I simply trust. I have faith in Him.
Pressing On!
Dwayne