The storm rises on the sea's horizon. Guts tighten and hearts quicken, but for one-- who finds a cushion and takes a nap as the waves rise and toss the ship.
A giant steps to the front line of battle and his harassment echoes across the psyche's of his enemies. Fear grips all. They neglect offers of wealth and fame in favor of staying safe on their own side of the valley, but for one--who finds it unthinkable to fear such a certain loser.
The one from Bethlehem is aroused by the frightened ones. He stands and speaks to the roaring winds. And immediately there is peace.
The young one from Bethlehem is aroused by the fear in the frightened ones, and the blasphemy on the lips of the giant. He strides forth armed with only a shepherd's sling and fires a single river stone into the giant's forehead and the enemies' hearts. And immediately there is victory.
If the odds remain the same today, you and I live amongst and are examples of those who cower. But the one who calls us invites us to have hearts of valor and confidence in the God we serve. We are designed to overcome.
We are called to slay storms and silence giants all around us.
Peace be with you, as you speak to the winds.
6 comments:
sounds like the Bible passages for this past Sonday were the same... it feels good to know that although we're separated by so many miles, we are not separated in the Spirit. heh...
i often wonder what would i do if i were in one of the disciples' shoes. i mean, it's easy for us to look down at them and say "c'mon guys! d'you KNOW who is with you?" and yet... it's easy for me since i know the WHOLE story (well... whole story of the times back then...), but when one thinks what it is like to LIVE THROUGH those experiences. wow... awesome.
I think we've all been in those disciples shoes at one time or another in the figurative sense. I know of times where literally minutes before I've prayed and, then, bam...suddenly I'm filled with doubt and fear. I ask what am "I" going to do? How will "I" get through this? I can't see any possible way out of the awful situation I'm in (which never ends up being as awful as I make it out to be in my head), so fear overcomes me.
It's just awesome to know that I can have the calming sense of peace no matter what "storm" I'm in every time I'm challenged. Being a light sleeper, I already know that I couldn't sleep on a boat in the middle of the storm, but that's what we all want...the peace in knowing the storm cannot harm me and a Father that will fight for me and through me.
"Awful situation I'm in which never ends up being as awful as I make it out to be in my head" - Jim, you nailed it... hehe. but then, you never know whether it's better to imagine something worse than it's going to be than to relax and then run into problems you did not expect :-) the key is balance :))))
Zee--Or, the KEY is trust... I'm thinking of a baby in the arms of its parent. Not working on balance or planning for the worst or the best...just trusting.
true... i thot of that after i wrote the comment (not sure why i haven't added another...)
Yeah, I'm still struggling with the trust thing after years. I know it all in my head, but...
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