JOHN 14
Have you ever been in a really bad storm?
Whether it’s a hurricane, tornado, or blizzard, extreme weather is stressful. Recently, I was driving home while the sky began to grow darker and darker with every mile marker. Suddenly, I saw a massive grey wall of rain approaching. Once I crossed that line, it was like being transported into another world. Winds were whirling at 60 mph, hail was crashing onto my windshield, rain prevented me from seeing four feet in front of my car, and I felt like I had absolutely zero control. I pulled off the highway and went into a random country restaurant to wait out the weather.
The storm had actually grown stronger, but I felt 100% safer within that little corner store’s walls. The storm hadn’t changed, but my position did. I went from being tossed around in a top-heavy SUV to the safety of the Jordan Dam Mini-Mart.
When Jesus is trying to comfort His disciples before the tragedy of His arrest, murder, and burial, He says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” The phrase “do not let” sticks out to me like headlights on a dark road. This meant that the disciples could do something about their problem. They actually held the key to unlocking themselves from heartache.
Jesus continued with the key by saying, “Trust in God and trust in me.” When things feel out of control, you can feel in control by trusting in Jesus. Trusting Jesus may not stop the storm, but it’ll certainly make you stronger through the storm. He is the ultimate shelter, ready to move you from chaos to calm.