The Storm

The Storm

A few years ago we were getting to go fish the Pensacola International Billfish tournament. It was a very beautiful night and we were at the dock getting the boat ready and all the rods ready and loading the boat with food.  I remember thinking this is going to be a great trip; the blue water was about 90 miles out. The weather report said seas 2 to3 foot you could not ask for better weather. We headed out and I was up top driving and everyone was down stairs eating and sitting on the back of the boat. The moon was out and it was a nice ride out. The next morning when I got to the spot we were going to start trolling the weed line the sun beaming off the water and the water was so blue. As the day went on I noticed some clouds off to the west. I looked at the radar and it really didn’t show anything so I really didn’t pay attention. Then about an hour later I noticed the clouds getting darker and darker.  I saw that the storm was moving east so I took the boat south hoping that the storm would go north of us. Then I realized this was a big storm and we were about to go through this storm. The seas starting getting rough and then all of sudden we were in the storm. The seas were about 10 to 11 foot.  The boat was all over the place. The food in the refrigerator fell out all over the floor people on the boat were getting sick. This was a very bad storm and there was nothing we could do. I remember there were some scared people on the boat and asking if we were going to get through this storm. I remember saying yes but it was bad. I was driving through rain that I didn’t think would ever end. I started to head north and get us out of this storm and head back. The next morning when we got back there was a lot of damage to the boat. It was a rough ride back. All I can remember was I was afraid as I was going through this storm and was wondering are we going to make it back. It like life we go through storms and some are worse than others and we wonder if we are going to make it.

This brings me to Matthew 14:27 “Immediately Jesus spoke to them. Have courage! It is I don’t be afraid.”  A storm rose quickly on the Sea of Galilee, and the disciples were afraid. Remember they have seen Jesus do many miracles, they feared for their lives, so they turned to the savior, and he calmed the waters and the wind. Sometimes, we, like the disciples, feel threatened by the inevitable storms of life. And when we are fearful, we, too, can turn to Christ for courage and comfort. So the next time we are afraid, remember that the One who calmed the wind and the waves is also your personal Savior. Remember that the ultimate battle has been won at Calvary. I have to remember this Dailey because I am going through a storm right now. I feel like I am going through rain and wind that will not stop. However I have to tell myself that God has control and I know that I will come out of this.  So trust me when I say you’re not alone when going through storms, God is with us. I am learning this first hand as I write this.