Faith in the Storm: When You Know the Word, But Still Waver
Opening Reflection: Have you ever found yourself in a storm—not just a physical one, but a life storm—and realized that despite knowing God's Word, you're still panicking? It's that tension between head knowledge and heart trust. You remember the verses. You know what was just preached. But suddenly, the waves rise, the boat rocks, and fear creeps in.
You're not alone. Even the disciples, after hearing Jesus teach about faith and the Word falling on good ground, panicked when the winds picked up. And yet Jesus, calm and resting, reminded them (and us) that faith is more than memory—it's trust.
Scripture Foundation:
Mark 4:35–41: Jesus calms the storm. The disciples are terrified even after hearing Him teach.
Luke 8:22–25: The parallel account shows Jesus asleep in peace, while His followers tremble in fear.
Acts 27:21–44: Paul, in the middle of a terrifying shipwreck, stands in peace. He reminds everyone that God has spoken, and he believes Him.
Devotional Insight: Jesus had just finished teaching about the seed and the soil. The Word was sown, but when the storm came, the disciples' hearts showed just how shallow that soil still was. That’s not shame—it’s insight. It shows us where God wants to dig deeper.
Paul’s faith in Acts 27 is different. Tested. Mature. Anchored. When everything is falling apart, he doesn’t panic—he stands. Why? Because He believed what God said.
And that’s what we want: not just knowledge, but anchored faith. Faith that rests when life "lifes." Faith that sleeps like Jesus in the storm. Faith that stands like Paul when the ship breaks.
A Prayer When Life Starts "Lifing": Father, I believe Your Word. But sometimes, I forget when the winds rise. I want the kind of faith that rests in You—that remembers what You said even when it doesn't look like it's working out. Give me deep roots, not shallow soil. Let me sleep through storms, not because I don't care, but because I trust You that much. And when I need to stand, let me stand on Your promises. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Journal Prompts:
What storm are you currently facing?
What Word has God already spoken over that situation?
When storms come, do I react like the disciples or rest like Jesus?
How can I shift my focus from the waves to the Word?
Closing Encouragement: If you've found yourself forgetting what He just taught you, you're not failing—you're growing. God doesn't test us to break us. He allows storms to show us where we're rooted, and where He wants to deepen our faith. Keep going. Keep believing. Let faith rise.
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With grace,
Erica
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