In Matthew 8, starting around verse 23, we see a clear demonstration of faith and its importance. The disciples understood that following Jesus required faith and trust in Him. They chose to follow Him—demonstrating their faith in what He offered and where He was leading them. However, when faced with a storm or a challenging situation, the disciples panicked.
The lesson here is, that if we believe in Jesus and God, we know Their capability. We know They will protect us, provide for us, and lead us on the best path. So, why don’t we rest during life’s storms? Why can’t we sleep peacefully when things become uncertain or rough? Why do we panic when our existence feels threatened?
We must learn to follow Jesus and find rest even during threatening storms. We should rebuke the storms in our lives, believing they will end suddenly. Our life should be about faith, not half-belief and panic.
We must also understand that we constantly fight against spiritual wickedness, darkness, and the enemy. The enemy knows God, us, and our weaknesses and insecurities. The enemy once lived where we are headed, he has the information. The enemy knows God’s love and plans for us. These storms and challenges we encounter, are not just about us; they are about God and the fact that the enemy was expelled from a place he tried to take over. Knowing his hopelessness, he aims to win us to eternal damnation. He understands his power is redundant in the presence of God and Jesus.
We have been given this power too, through the name of Jesus. We can cast out the demons represented in our challenges by calling upon the powerful and matchless name of Jesus. Demons need a place to reside, so we should never leave ourselves open for them to take residence. Protect yourself by calling upon the name of Jesus.
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