| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Deep Discipleship” Our Bible verse for today: “Then he got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waves. So they ceased, and there was a calm. He said to them, “Where is your faith?” Luke 8:24-25 (CSB) Our thought for today: “Where is your faith?” In the passage from Luke chapter eight above, Jesus and His disciples were in a fishing boat out on the Sea of Galilee. Jesus was asleep in the boat when a fierce storm suddenly swept in upon them. It was so bad that the boat was being swamped and they were in danger of sinking. But Jesus just peacefully slept on. Finally, they frantically woke Him up proclaiming, “We’re going to die!” Jesus got up, rebuked the storm, looked at them and asked, “Where is your faith?” Why were the disciples frantic and afraid? Afterall, they had Jesus right there with them. Beyond that, by this time they had been present when He drove out demons, healed Peter’s mother-in-law, and healed a man of leprosy. Another time, after a full night of fishing and of catching nothing, at the word of Jesus their nets were suddenly filled with so many fish they needed a second boat to take them all in. He had healed a paralyzed man, restored a shriveled hand, cast out more demons, raised a boy to life, revealed profound spiritual insights, confounded the Pharisees time and again, and so much more. So, it was a good question, “Where is your faith?” Surely by this time, considering all they had experienced with Him already, they should have had a little more confidence in Jesus. And so should we. Has Jesus calmed storms in your life? Has He provided for you, healed you, helped you, comforted you in the past? The question really isn’t “Did He” but, “How many times has He?” And therefore shouldn’t we, like the disciples in the boat with Him that day, remember all the times He has been there for us in the past? And shouldn’t the memories of those times serve to strengthen our faith in the present? I can just hear Jesus asking me, “Seriously, Jim, where is your faith?” One of the fruits of deep discipleship is that it teaches us to base our current faith in Him on His past faithfulness to us. When faced with a current challenge we should remember all the other challenges the Lord has gotten us through and instead of being doubtful and fearful, we should be confident and assured. Not confident in ourselves, but in the Lord. I encourage you to take some time today to remember the past storms the Lord has brought you through. Thank Him for those, and then trust Him for whatever you are facing today. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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Amen! He is all powerful! What strength our Father has! We can go to Him with anything and everything. He loves us and He cares about the details!! Praise His holy name forever! May the Lord God King of the Universe bless you for your faithfulness to proclaim the truth from His word. Hallelujah God is good! He is merciful and He is worthy of all praise! Have a great day.
Thanks Donna. Praying you and your family are well.
You are quite welcome. We are doing well, thank you. 8 more days until Eli’s surgery. Thanks for your prayers.