Learn From The Disciples: Faith over Fear

Master, carest thou not that we perish?

This statement comes after Jesus spoke many parables to a multitude of people and then expounded the truth/meanings to His disciples. He and his disciples then enter into ships to travel to the other side of the lake. It is at this point a storm pops up, the disciples become fearful, and say, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” Jesus, after calming the storm says, “Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?” Of course the disciples are still sitting there in awe over the fact that Jesus could speak and the wind and waves obey him, but He really wanted them to have faith in that He was who He claimed to be, God’s son. Why? So that they would trust Him throughout their lives and not live in fear.

So what can we learn from this? Faith over fear. Take what we have learned from scripture and trust what God’s Word tells us so that we can live victoriously for Him. When life brings challenges, will we have fear and anxiety over the matter or trust the Savior who has the power to speak and calm the storm? Will we trust in our own strength and fail miserably or remember who is with us and will take care of us as we go through a storm? Take it from my personal experience, choose faith over fear and watch what God does in your life. Trust me, you will be amazed!