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b'Have you ever witnessed an incredible storm? These amazing forces of nature\\ncan be mind-blowing\\u2014and dangerous. One of Jesus\\u2019s well-known miracles\\nhappened in this context. Because of the hills surrounding the Sea of\\nGalilee, this body of water was prone to sudden storms with fierce winds.\\nWhen Jesus\\u2019s disciples were taking a boat to the other side, a sudden storm\\ncame over the high country surrounding the Sea of Galilee. Four of the\\ndisciples were fishermen and knew how to handle these situations, but even\\nthey panicked. And where was Jesus? That\\u2019s right, asleep in the stern,\\nexhausted after a full day of ministry. In a fearful state of mind, they\\nshook Jesus out of a deep sleep and demanded, \\u201cTeacher, don\\u2019t you care that\\nwe are dying?\\u201d (Mark 4:38). The disciples wanted Jesus to do something,\\neven if they weren\\u2019t sure what it was. Jesus handled this situation as only\\nJesus could. \\u201cPeace! Be still!\\u201d (verse 39). He spoke to the untamable,\\nunpredictable forces of nature with authority and certainty. This rough sea\\nbecame smooth as glass. On any body of water, it takes a period of time for\\nrough waves to gradually become calm; storms don\\u2019t just vanish. But when\\nJesus commands, they do. The disciples witnessed something amazing about\\nJesus that day; He commands all of creation. He is God in human flesh. We\\nserve the same Jesus who calmed the storm on that day. His mighty power is\\nstill at work\\u2014in all of creation, and in every detail of our lives. \\u2022 Doug\\nVelting \\u2022 Can you think of a time you felt like Jesus\\u2019s\\ndisciples\\u2014overwhelmed, confused, and scared? You can bring all these\\nfeelings to Jesus, who loves you and died and rose again for you. In stormy\\ntimes, how could it be comforting to know that Jesus reigns over all of\\ncreation? \\u2022 Jesus has promised that He will return one day to renew and\\nrestore creation, and His people will live and reign with Him forever\\n(Revelation 21:1-5). He also promised that He will be with us always\\n(Matthew 28:20). \\u2022 When things in our world seem out of control, or even\\ndeadly, how can Jesus\\u2019s promises give us hope? \\u201cBe still, and know that I\\nam God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the\\nearth.\\u201d Psalm 46:10 (WEB)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nMark.4.35-Mark.5.1|Ps.46.10'