Luke 8:22-25 – “Now it happened, on a certain day, that He got into a boat with His disciples. And He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side of the lake.” And they launched out. 23 But as they sailed, He fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy. 24 And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!”  Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. And they ceased, and there was a calm. 25 But He said to them, “Where is your faith?”  And they were afraid, and marveled, saying to one another, “Who can this be? For He commands even the winds and water, and they obey Him!” NKJV

We are all probably quite familiar with the account here and marvel at the Power of God in speaking to the storms and having them obey his command. 

Several things come to mind as I read this account.

1. Jesus spoke of His desire for their destination – The other side of the lake.
2. His calm assurance that they would reach that destination resulted in Jesus napping during the journey.
3. A sudden storm appeared, as was common on those waters and in our lives.
4. The disciples were filled with fear and trepidation over the circumstances and what they could see and knew about boats and sailing.
5. They fearfully appealed to Jesus, crying out, “Master, Master, we are perishing!”
6. Jesus calmly arose from his nap and rebuked the wind and the waves, and they obeyed, bringing total calm.

At that point, Jesus asked the most penetrating question that could be asked.  He turned to them and asked, “Where is your faith?”  A question that could be approached from several vantage points:

1. He could have been asking about the existence of faith on their part.  In that respect, He would have asked, “Why did you need to wake me when you have the power (through faith) to do what I just did?”

• He could have asked “in what” their faith rested or resided.  Where or in what have you placed your faith?  The boat?  Your ability to navigate the stormy seas?  Me?  Where?  That is a question that the Holy Spirit will frequently ask us during life’s struggles, and tragically, sometimes, our faith is everywhere but IN HIM!

As we face life’s storms, the question for us is, “Where Is Our Faith?”  Let us ensure that it is In Jesus rather than our ability or anything of the Arm of Flesh but the Hand of God! 

That does not mean God will not allow or direct us to utilize our knowledge, ability, doctors, etc.  It means that our ultimate and foundational confidence and faith is in Him!  If our faith is “in Jesus,” no matter what the storms of life may bring, we can face them with the same calm confidence that He exhibited on the boat.

May the God of Peace grant you Peace that passes all understanding and guard your heart and minds through Christ Jesus our Lord in all things.  Blessings as you go through your day!