Jesus saw his disciples straining at the oars,
for the wind was against them;
and before daybreak he came to them, walking on the lake,
and he was going to pass them by.
When they saw him walking on the lake,
they thought it was a ghost and cried out;
for they all saw him and were terrified.
But, at once, he called to them,
“Courage! It is I; don’t be afraid!”
Then Jesus got into the boat with them,
and the wind died down.
They were completely astonished.
---- mine,
Every so often, storms will come into your life. This is not new to you; you have experienced trials, troubles, difficulties, heartache, heartbreak, grief, and loss at regular intervals in your life. Be grateful for all of them. They are not sent to punish you but to purify you, to make you strong to face the enemy. Every storm you face, do so with faith and with the sure knowledge that I AM right beside you. I will not allow the wind, the waves, or the storm to destroy you, causing you to perish; rather, you must know that at no time were you in danger. As high as the waves grow and toss you about, and no matter how strong the gale force of the wind threatens to crash against the boat and break it to pieces, this will not happen. I, the Lord your God, am with you, and even though it appears that I AM indifferent or unaware of your plight, I AM fully aware of the trials you face. My grace is enough for you. My Presence ensures that no matter what tricks the devil uses to destroy you, I have the final word. I will face the storm with you, and you will always hear Me cry out above the sound of the winds and the waves, “Courage! It is I; don’t be afraid!” The wind will die down and become a gentle breeze, and I will bring you in safety to the harbor of My Sacred Heart. Do you trust Me ---- my own? Do you trust My Word? Be not afraid!
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