Perfect Stillness

I find this life trying and difficult sometimes, but when I remember that I’m walking with Him the waters become calm. We’ve all heard the story from scripture about the disciples being out on the sea when a giant storm arises, they are afraid for their very lives. In terror they awaken Jesus and ask Him what to do, He rises from His sleep and tells the waves to calm, and they did! Just think about that for a moment, a raging sea, is there anything more dangerous or more uncontrollable? Who but the Son of God could do such a thing.

When your life seems to be folding in on you and there seems like no way out, remember that Jesus calmed the seas. This is not just a great story from the Bible, it’s an example for us to remember when we see no solution to our problems, that Jesus has provided that solution. Think of this, Jesus is the Son of the Living God, and He was here when the world began, we are talking about the creator of the Universe, and He came to earth and lived as a human, was falsely accused, tried, and convicted of crimes He never committed, and then nailed to a cross. The Son of God, who was so powerful He could have defeated every enemy with the raising of one hand, didn’t. He submitted to everything that was done to Him for you and I. He accepted the the punishment for everything we have ever done, and He did it all for us. When He died on the cross, he paid the debt for all of our sins.

He then rose from the dead and declared us innocent and forgiven. The peace and stillness that comes from knowing Him, can calm any storm that comes into our lives.

Thank you Father for the forgiveness I don’t deserve, but most graciously, and thankfully accept!!!!!

the pilgrim

*Photo Note: Boat on pond, Maine, D3, 70-300 AFS VR lens. Original image in color, converted to B&W with Nik Silver Efex Pro.