Focus on Jesus
Text: _And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish._ Matthew 8:24-25
The world has been rocked by failed systems. People are losing their jobs, and new ones are few on the horizon. The government has been able to make only fewer inputs to help her people. These storms can either rob us of perspective or help us focus on the one thing we need. Caught in a storm, the disciples lost perspective and forgot to focus on Jesus. Don’t we all sometimes do the same when in dire need?
When life is calm, we see all kinds of possibilities. A young family buys a new home because the job seems secure. A businessman makes plans for travel and for enjoying their riches. But when suddenly things don’t seem going their way, some seek alternatives. The disciples were taking a trip with Jesus when “suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake.” The boat was bashed by high winds and waves, and all the calm and control of the seasoned fishermen went overboard. How long did it take for them to notice Jesus? They focused on the storm, not the Master who had control of things even when He was sleeping in the boat. When we take our eyes off Jesus, the storms of life will easily overtake us. Jesus calms the storms not just for our immediate benefit but to teach us to trust Him in all things. Can you trust Him in the storms of your life?
Prayer:
Father, teach me daily to trust in You in all situations in Jesus’ Name.
Text: _And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish._ Matthew 8:24-25
The world has been rocked by failed systems. People are losing their jobs, and new ones are few on the horizon. The government has been able to make only fewer inputs to help her people. These storms can either rob us of perspective or help us focus on the one thing we need. Caught in a storm, the disciples lost perspective and forgot to focus on Jesus. Don’t we all sometimes do the same when in dire need?
When life is calm, we see all kinds of possibilities. A young family buys a new home because the job seems secure. A businessman makes plans for travel and for enjoying their riches. But when suddenly things don’t seem going their way, some seek alternatives. The disciples were taking a trip with Jesus when “suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake.” The boat was bashed by high winds and waves, and all the calm and control of the seasoned fishermen went overboard. How long did it take for them to notice Jesus? They focused on the storm, not the Master who had control of things even when He was sleeping in the boat. When we take our eyes off Jesus, the storms of life will easily overtake us. Jesus calms the storms not just for our immediate benefit but to teach us to trust Him in all things. Can you trust Him in the storms of your life?
Prayer:
Father, teach me daily to trust in You in all situations in Jesus’ Name.
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