I'm Right Here

TOPIC: TRUST

SCRIPTURE: "as they (Jesus and his disciples) were sailing along Jesus fell asleep; and a fierce gale of wind descended on the lake, and they began to be swamped and to be in danger. They came to Jesus and woke Him up, saying, 'Master, Master, we are perishing!' And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. And He said to them, 'Where is your faith?' " (Luke 8:23-25)

OBSERVATION: Up to this point Jesus had only
Had a direct confrontation with the devil and overcame him; Cast out demons; Rebuked Simon's mother in laws fever; Healed various diseases with the laying on of his hands; Caused the disciples to catch more fish than they had ever caught at once; Healed a leper and a paralytic; Restored a man's withered hand; Healed a centurion's servant; Brought a dead man back to life; to name a few

And now
The disciples
(those guys that had been w/ Jesus & seen these things)

Even though
Jesus is right there
with them
&
In spite of all those miraculous things He'd done

They were afraid of a storm
More specifically
They were afraid that they
were going to be hurt
or even die!


APPLICATION: As I read this account I couldn't help but wonder what must have gone through Jesus' mind.

To me
He had to be thinking something like ~

Hey Guys, I'm Right Here
I mean I could understand
if you were in the boat alone

BUT
I'M RIGHT HERE

I mean
I'M RIGHT HERE
WITH U

Y then R U afraid
I mean have you so quickly forgotten
EVERYTHING
that I've done
(In case you've forgotten re-read
the OBSERVATION section)


Enough focus on the disciples

What about you?

As you look back on your life
if you are honest
you could make a list
similar to the one in the OBSERVATION section

& yet in spite of ALL that He has done for you

When faced with uncertainty and possible danger

What is your 1st reaction?

Ask those who know you best

Is it fear?
or
Do you simply trust him?

Remember
IF you are a Christ follower

He's

Right

There

With

U

!!!

& Remember
what He's already done
&
SIMPLY TRUST HIM

PRAYER: Father God, help me to always remember that you are right here with me now matter what, no matter where I go or what I do you are right here with me and I need NOT fear!!!