God’s People Who Overcome the Waves of the World

As the disciples were crossing by boat to Capernaum, a storm came upon them. When the waves rose high in the darkness, they forgot everything: the words they had heard until then, even the miracle of the five loaves and two fish. Only the waves before their eyes remained, and these became the object of their fear.

Satan sends such hardships to shake the faith of God’s people. Yet those who keep their faith and their lives apart can do nothing but tremble whenever trouble comes. Peter, too, saw Jesus coming to them over the waves and boldly stepped out onto the water, but when he saw the strong wind, fear seized him again and he sank.

Faith is made complete not in feelings but when it is shown in action. Whoever doubts, even with Jesus right before them, goes down into the water; but whoever holds on to his hand and relies on him to the end can walk even upon the roughest waves. May God’s people sail boldly across the sea of this world with a faith as great as a warship.