Life can get pretty scary.
And it’s not always clear what’s going to happen next.
In fact, by now, I think that is the default most of the time for most people.
But that creates anxiety. After all, how are we supposed to meet the new week like this?
The immortal image here depicts the scene from the Gospel of Mark by Rembrandt van Rijn.
As always, Jesus shows us the way - and (as usual) it’s not what we’re expecting.
The sleeping Jesus (showing us his human limits) is awoken by a raft of panicking grown men.
Jesus wakes up (probably rather flustered) and says to the storm, “Quiet! Be still.”
He then asks the disciplines: “Why were you afraid? Have you so little faith?”
Mark continues: They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
As usual, Jesus is full of surprises.
As we go into this week, let’s ask for the faith to weather whatever storms may come and have the courage and strength to be still.