Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. - Psalm 37:5
During a
terrible storm on the ocean, a small passenger ship rolled precariously in the roaring
tempest. The furniture and anything else that could move was tied down, and the passengers
were confined to their bunks for their own safety. Many on board thought the vessel was
doomed.
Finally, a passenger who was determined to find out if there was any hope for survival set
out to see the one who was in command. Clinging to the walls and handrails, he made his
way to the wave-lashed deck, up a ladder, and into the wheelhouse. He noticed that the
ship was nearing land and was between some jagged rocks. It became apparent that the
captain was trying to reach the safety of a calm bay up ahead. Knowing he could not make
himself heard above the roar of the wind and waves, the captain just turned wordlessly to
the worried passenger and smiled.
Reassured, the man returned to the others and said, "Don't be afraid. All is well.
I've seen the captain's face, and he smiled!" When we are battered by the storms of
life, we may be tempted to give in to feelings of hopelessness. But if we look to our
sovereign Captain and commit our way to Him (Psalm 37:5), we will find peace even in the
midst of turmoil. We can trust Him to bring us through the storm.
-HGB
God's unseen presence comforts me,
I know He's always near;
And when life's storms besiege my soul,
He says, "My child, don't fear."
-D. De Haan
God may calm the storm around you, but more often He'll calm the storm within you.
Vocation
Prayer
Merciful Father, the celebration of the Easter mysteries renews our hope in the new life
you offer. Send us forth as confident withnesses of the death and resurrection of
Jesus. Give us faithful servants who will teach, sanctify, and lead us. Amen.