11/03/25 Faith in the Storm
- Fr. Patrick Bush
- Nov 3
- 2 min read
Takeaway: Courageous faith knows that Jesus calms both the waves around us and the fear within us.
“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, ‘Peace! Be still!’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, ‘Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?’ And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?’” — Mark 4:39-41
Opening Prayer
Lord, as I come to Your Word today, open my heart to trust You more deeply. In every storm I face, help me hear Your voice above the noise and find rest in Your peace. Amen.
Reflection
Jesus invited His disciples to cross to the other side, and without hesitation, they jumped in. What began as a simple journey soon turned into a fight for survival. A fierce windstorm arose, waves crashed over the boat, and water began to fill it faster than they could bail it out. Panic overtook even the most experienced fishermen. Yet, in the back of the boat, Jesus slept, undisturbed by the chaos. The disciples’ fear boiled over as they shook Him awake, crying, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” That question reveals the heart of human fear. We are not only afraid of the storm, but also of being forgotten in it.
Jesus rises, rebukes the wind, and commands the sea, “Peace! Be still!” The storm that terrified seasoned sailors vanishes with a word. But what lingers is an even deeper awe, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” In that moment, the disciples began to grasp what courageous faith truly looks like. It is not found in mastering the waves or predicting the weather of life, but in knowing who is in the boat with you. Faith over fear begins not when the storm stops, but when you remember who holds authority over it.
Courageous faith is not blind optimism or denial of danger. It is the steady confidence that no wind or wave can overturn what Christ sustains. Jesus doesn’t promise a storm-free life, but He does promise His unshakable presence. Every storm becomes an invitation to move from panic to peace, from fear to faith.
Questions
What storms are you currently facing that stir fear or uncertainty in your heart?
In what ways do you tend to question God’s care when life feels out of control?
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You that You are greater than every storm I face. When fear rises within me, remind me that You are in the boat with me, and that Your peace can calm even the roughest waves. Strengthen my faith to trust You completely and rest in Your presence. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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