When the Lord Himself was in the vessel with His disciples, as the lines tell us,
“It sailed along so pleasantly, And all was calm and bright.”
How graphic is the scene depicted,
“The sun was sinking in the west.” All appeared so bright and happy, and the disciples were at rest as to reaching home in safety.
But, as is often the case in this world, a change passed over the scene in a few moments, the brightness and peacefulness were gone, the sea was in turmoil, and the winds blew wildly.
But happily they had the Lord in the ship, and the storm served but an occasion to show forth His marvelous power; while on the part of the disciples, it proved how little confidence they had in that blessed One in their midst.
Who could sink in the waters with the Lord of life and glory, there? Yet they had some thought of His love and power, for in their distress, instinctively they turn to Him and in answer to their cry, almost of despair:
“He rose, rebuked the winds and waves,
And stilled them with a word.”
So it is ever now with those who look to Him in distress. No winds are too boisterous for Him to still; no wave too great for His power, for all must yield before His mighty word. How sweet the peace that follows the storm! How calm the rest!
ML 03/13/1938