Speak The Word
Devotional Reading: a terrible storm suddenly struck the lake, and waves started splashing into their boat. Jesus was sound asleep, Matthew 8:24 CEV
When we read the Bible, we mustn’t read it like a history book. These are not stories of what Jesus did one time. They’re stories of who Jesus is. They show us the character of the God we love and serve. With that in mind, look at this story of the storm which you are familiar with even closer. Ask yourself what this story tells us about the character of Jesus.
The first thing to notice is that Jesus told them to get in the boat and go to the other side. The disciples were doing what God wanted them to do. Often today, when the storms of life come, our first thought is that we must be outside the will of God. This isn’t true.
Jesus never promised that we wouldn’t face storms. He tells us in John 16:33, that our peace is in His presence when faced with tribulation . Yes, the disciples were in the middle of the storm, but Jesus was in the boat with them!
Interestingly, Jesus was asleep in the middle of the raging storm. The boat is filling with water. The disciples were scared they were all going to die – and Jesus was asleep. How could He sleep at a time like this? Jesus could be at peace and rest because He was one hundred percent confident in the arms of the Father even while the disciples were trying to bail themselves out the waves of the storm. Oh, that we could learn this lesson!
How did Jesus calm the storm? The only thing he needed was His Word! One word from Jesus can bring your whole world to peace. Today we can still find peace by turning to the Word of God. Again, it’s not a history book. It’s the very breath and Word of God. That is why we speak Jesus. His Word is power. Speak it over yourself. Speak it over others, every heart and mind. There is peace within His presence.
Prayer and Confession
Are you faced with a difficult situation right now, speak the Word of God over it. Speak the name of Jesus.
Further Reading: Matthew 8:23-27
