On Wind, Waves and Faith
“…Underneath are His everlasting arms” (Deut. 33:27)
Shall I too leave the safety of the boat, Lord? Are You calling Your beloved to trust You–to walk upon the waves? I look straight ahead and I see Your outstretched arms beckoning me, “Come.” You remain unfazed by the tumult, the wind, the roaring waters, so much peace, and so much tranquility. I see Your endearing smile and I know what it is like in Your presence – the warmth and comfort of Your embrace. You are so close to me and yet the chasm is deep and wide–the waves are furious.
I look at those around me and they are all frantic, “It’s too much – we are all going to die!” They cry out, “Let’s turn back, we will never make it.” I reason to myself, “No, The shoreline has nothing, just sand and a vast, empty desert. God’s love, power and mercy are toward the waves – look, there He is, He is calling, ‘Walk by faith upon the waters.’”
Surely Lord, each of Your children have the winds and waves of life – all differing levels and degrees of faith in You. And yet, each child, in order to please You, must venture out, walking by faith upon the waters.
Into Your hands I cast my doubts, fears, apprehensions and the pride of man. In Your strength I will be lifted up, sustained and led to safety. Every blast of wind and every angry wave of life are at Your command. I entrust my well-being to You.
Related Scripture:
Matthew 8:23-27, Psalm 89:8-9, Job 28:25-27, Psalm 107:29-30,Psalm 135:7, Jeremiah 10:13, Job 38:22-30, James 5:17-18, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 30:15, Psalm 46:1-5, Hebrews 11:6
“What kind of man is this, that even the winds and waves obey Him?” (Mark 4:35-41)
“You must stay upon the Lord; and come what may: winds, waves, cross-seas, thunder, lightning, frowning rocks, roaring breakers—no matter what, you must lash yourself to the helm, and hold fast your confidence in God’s faithfulness, His covenant engagement, His everlasting love in Christ Jesus.” (Richard Fuller)