THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 30TH DECEMBER 2024, MONDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 30th December 2024 written by John Schliesser (Alabama, USA)
TOPIC: Peace in the Storm
Today’s Reading
Matthew 8:23-27
[Jesus] said to them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?” – Matthew 8:26 (NRSVUE)
Today’s Message
When I was in high school, I traveled back and forth between Germany and the United States by ship several times. Although the vast ocean seemed endless, I had total faith that the captain would bring us safely to the correct destination. Even on stormy nights, the ship stayed on course and safely rolled with the waves.
At times in my life, when it seems like I am being tossed around by waves of uncertainty and hardship, fear causes me to doubt God’s plan. But if I could trust the ship’s captain, how much more can I trust the Creator of the universe? Rather than fear, I want prayer to be my first response to trials. Fear can distract me from God’s promise to be with me through every storm.
When a storm developed as the disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee, they were afraid. They begged Jesus to help them, so he calmed the storm. Jesus asked them, “Why are you afraid, you of little faith?” Even in the face of severe storms, we can trust Jesus to carry us to the destination he has for us. When we surrender ourselves to Jesus, our faith can overcome our fears.
Today’s Prayer
Lord Jesus, help us to remember that you are present with us during life’s storms. Give us faith to trust that you will carry us through. Amen.
Thought for the Day
When I face trials, I will choose to trust in the Lord.
Prayer Focus
Those traveling by sea
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