I grew up with water skis on my feet. I loved the exhilarating feeling of the slalom as it beat a staccato rhythm across the water.
One summer day, my brother and I hit upon a thrilling idea. We would do without skis altogether and try skiing barefoot instead!
Our bold plan involved starting with one ski and then gracefully slipping out of it once the boat built up speed. But there was little grace in our attempt. As soon as we slipped out of the ski, we sank like cement blocks. We hadn't realized that our little motor lacked the power to keep our ski-less feet above the water.
That stormy night on Galilee, Jesus manifested a power beyond anything we can comprehend - not a sorcerer's magic over the elements but the Creator's control over his own creation. His disciples were terrified.
How did Jesus respond to the disciples' fearful cries? Instead of telling them to buck up and stop being babies, he told them to have courage. Then he climbed into the boat and calmed the wind.
And that's the way he treats us, speaking a word of courage, climbing into our situation, and calming our souls.
We may feel we are alone on a dark night, in the middle of an angry sea, but the truth is that God sees us no matter where we are or what we are going through. Just as Jesus walked on the water to come to the disciples, he can come to us and calm our fears.
- Ann Spangler
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