Jesus is present in the storms of life

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Jesus is present in the storms of life
My devotion for today is based on Mark 4:35-41. "On that day, when evening had come, He (Jesus) said to them, "Let us go across to the other side." And leaving the crowd, they took Him with them in the boat, just as He was. And other boats were with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat so that the boat was already filling. But He was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?" And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, "Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?" And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?"

It is a rare believer who can honestly say their life has been lived without storms, whether natural, physical, or emotional. They quite often come without warning, and we are afraid. Still, as our text shows, when Jesus is with us, we don't have to be afraid of the storms of life. He who gave His life to save our souls will not forget our bodies. Because of the Holy Spirit-given faith, I know that not even the most dangerous swells can swamp, sink, or swallow me.

Don't be discouraged in the storms of your life, for Jesus will send His Holy Spirit to bring you through every bad situation. If you do, you will find that storms not only test but also bless you as God works through them, shaping you according to His divine mercy and grace.
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Please pray with me the prayer for today: Lord, grant us a faith that has learned to be content in whatever situation or storm we find ourselves going through, for you have promised us that you will never forsake us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.