“And he (Yeshua) was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow.” Mark 4:38
A recent post on social media said, “Do not take the presence of the storm to indicate the absence of Yehovah.” We all face the storms of life and, despite coming through them, it is easy to find ourselves in a blind panic, imagining we will never survive the latest one to hit us, because of some seemingly unique and awful set of circumstances.
Several of Yeshua’s disciples were experienced fishermen, accustomed to the storms which occurred on the Sea of Galilee, where a number of them earned their livings. The gospels record a number of occasions when storms hit their sturdy fishing boats – causing them to be tossed about and the disciples to fear for their lives. There was the time when Yeshua came walking upon the water towards the boat they were sailing in – while the sea was far from calm. Yet, despite the rough conditions, Peter called to Yeshua, saying if it was Him, to call him to walk to Him on the water. While we may criticise Peter for “beginning to sink”, at least he got out the boat and walked on water – which is more than most of us would do.
On other occasions the disciples were panicking – even though Yeshua was actually with them in the boat. They woke Him up, questioning as to whether He cared that they could perish in the storm. But Yeshua was so confident that He would safely land at their destination, He had even brought his pillow so He would get a good rest while they were on their way. That is the sort of confidence He expects us to have in His presence.
Whenever you face a storm in your life, never forget that He is with you in it – and that He will bring you safely through whatever the enemy throws at you. So, relax and enjoy the journey with Yeshua.