John 6:16-21 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them. Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing. So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. But He said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.
It is no big secret that in this life we will experience trials and tribulations. Jesus promised that we would, in John 16:33, but He also promised that in Him we would have peace. Just like the disciples experienced in these verses, sometimes we will encounter storms in our lives that rise suddenly and catch us unprepared. In other accounts the Gospels tell us that Jesus spoke and calmed the storm. This portion of Scripture tells us that Jesus was not with the disciples when the storm hit them, but walked in the midst of it toward them, entered the boat, and with Him they reached the other side. We, on the other hand, have the Holy Spirit with us, as born again believers, always, and the presence of God who never leaves us, because of what Jesus did for us. The Lord Jesus is always with us. Therefore, no matter when the storms of life show up or how severe they are, we can know with all certainty that the One who calms all storms and sees us through them is always with us. No matter what happens in life we can be assured of one thing, the Lord is with us and we are never alone.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Romans 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Romans 10:13).
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