Where Is Your Faith?

Luke 8:22–39

At the beginning of this passage, Jesus gets into a boat with His disciples and says, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” He speaks these words with complete confidence. There is no hint of doubt that they will make it safely to the other side. The disciples had every reason to trust His words.

Yet when a storm suddenly sweeps across the lake, the disciples begin to question their safety. Fear takes over. They doubt Jesus’ words and become utterly terrified. Meanwhile, Jesus is fast asleep. The image of Jesus sleeping peacefully in the middle of a raging storm is both beautiful and almost comical. He knows, with full confidence, that there is no reason to worry. While the disciples panic, Jesus rests securely in His Father’s plan.

If we are honest, we are often not much different than the disciples. There have certainly been times in my life when a “storm” hits and I panic, feeling as though everything is falling apart. In those moments, I forget the words and promises of God. Instead of trusting Him to carry me through, I start trying to figure out how to calm the storm myself.

When storms arise and we feel like we are sinking, I imagine Jesus looking at us just as He looked at His disciples and asking, “Where is your faith?” The truth is, we don’t have to know the way out of every storm. We simply need to have faith in the One who does.

This passage reminds us just how powerful Jesus truly is. With a single command, He completely calms the storm. Even the wind and the waves obey Him. Let this be your reminder that Jesus can do the same in our lives. No matter how great the storm may seem, He has the power to bring peace in the midst of it. Take a moment to reflect on the storms you are currently facing. In what areas of your life might Jesus be asking you, “Where is your faith?”

I pray that you can lean on the Lord and find rest in the middle of whatever storm you are currently facing, just as Jesus did. And remember, we can trust His words. Jesus is for us! He is there to walk with us through every single storm that comes our way.

Carmen K