After terrorists struck on September 11, our nation reeled with overwhelming sadness, anger, and fear. When we face personal tragedies, we wrestle with the same feelings.
Jesus understood this kind of fear. He came into a world that had political and social instability, much like our present world. The forces of evil seemed overwhelming in his day too.
But Jesus overcame that evil. And he showed his power by walking on the sea—the very picture of the abyss.
Yet Jesus also let his disciples struggle. Instead of rescuing them right away, he watched them wrestle, and he sometimes lets us wrestle with our seas as well. Sometimes it is in the struggling that we learn the most significant lessons of faith and courage.
Fortunately, Jesus also listens for our cry. And if we continue to call out to him, he will help us through the storm.
