Luke 8:22a One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.”
Nothing catches Jesus off guard. Even bad things, like Judas’s betrayal and Jesus’s eventual death, are known to Him, so when He gets in the boat and goes immediately to sleep, the disciples should have known all was well.
Luke 8:22b So they got into a boat and set out.
You would think that the disciples, who had Jesus in their midst, would be able to trust a bit more easily. “Jesus the Messiah is napping in our boat. This feels scary, but clearly, it’s ok.” I don’t know whether to be relieved or annoyed that they are so much like me sometimes.
Luke 8:23a As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped,
Precious Savior, Thank You that You are sovereign, loving, compassionate, merciful. Thank you for the knowledge that if You are comfortable enough to nap in my boat, I can take comfort in Your presence and Your ease, no matter my circumstances. Help me to trust. Amen.
Luke 8:23b …and they were in great danger.
Have a blessed day.