Devotion Booklets for Seasons of the Church Year Lent 2019 | Page 17

Sunday, March 17, 2019
He Dispels My Doubts in the Known
Luke 8:22-25
The new student was nervous. She didn’t know what to expect on the first day at a new school. Across the street,
a returning student was also nervous, but for a very different reason. He knew what to expect at the school. He
could expect lots of homework.
Sometimes, we fear what we don’t know. Other times, we fear what we do know. And Jesus can overcome them
both!
The disciples knew these waters. Some of them fished for living on those waters. They knew their way around a
boat and likely had been through stormy seas before. But they also knew their limits and weaknesses. They knew
powerful storms could sink them in a hurry.
That day the wind was howling. The waves were splashing. The disciples knew this powerful storm was going to
sink them in a hurry. And so, they cried out in fear to Jesus. “Master! We are going to drown!”
Jesus knew what to do. He got up from sleeping and quickly calmed the storm with his powerful Word. At that
moment, Jesus made known who he really was. He is the One who commands wind and waves. He is the One
whose word brings peace. He is the One who calms powerful storms outside of us and inside of us.
When new circumstances have you worrying with fear, let Jesus’ powerful word bring you peace. When familiar
circumstances overwhelm you with doubt, turn to the power of your Savior and his known love. He, who lived,
died, and rose for you will give the confidence and peace you need.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, there is so much that challenges what I believe and know to be true. Sometimes what I
am most afraid of is the change in the world around me. Life is not the same as it used to be. Give me faith in
your unchanging power. Let me never question your resurrection. And may that one simple fact strengthen me
through an ever-changing world. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen.
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