Peace in the Storm
Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
Bible Verse:
“And suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to die!’ He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’ Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a complete calm.”
– Matthew 8:24-26 (EHV)
Devotion:
Have you ever been caught in a scary storm? Maybe thunder rumbled so loudly that you jumped, or the wind howled like it was playing tag with the trees. That’s how the disciples felt on the stormy sea. The waves crashed over their boat, and they were sure it was all over. But guess what Jesus was doing? He was asleep!
When they woke Him up, Jesus calmly told the storm to stop—and it listened! Jesus showed the disciples (and us!) that He’s in control, even when things feel stormy. Life can have all kinds of “storms”—like tough days, worries, or big changes. But when we trust Jesus, we can have peace, knowing He’s right there in the boat with us.
Questions:
Why were the disciples afraid during the storm?
How did Jesus show He was in control?
What “storms” in life can we trust Jesus to calm?
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank You for being with us in every storm. Help us to trust You when life feels scary and to remember that You have the power to bring peace. Amen.
Activity Idea:
Create a storm in a bottle! Fill a clear bottle halfway with water, add some blue food coloring and glitter, and shake it up to see your “storm.” Then let it settle as a reminder of how Jesus calms the storms in our lives.
Full Bible Reference:
“And suddenly a great storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to die!’ He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, you of little faith?’ Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a complete calm. The men were amazed, saying, ‘What kind of man is this? Even the wind and the sea obey him!’”
– Matthew 8:24-27 (EHV)