From Matthew 14:22-24: “Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds. And after He had dismissed the crowds, He went up the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them.”
Life’s storms intensify
Overcoming with fear
Facing each hostile sea
Darkness, nothing seems clear
Spiritual squalls come
Turning world upside down
Battered by strongest gales
Fearing each wave’s knockdown
Christ’s love intercedes
Praying hands, clay’s potter
Mountains to heavens
Walking on calm water
Jesus never leaves us
Storms quietly subside
His blessed protection
Lasting, sovereign guide
Fear not, faith’s spark ablaze
Christ’s true light boldly seeds
Following Son of God
Hope ripens from His deeds
From Matthew 14:25-27: “And early in the morning He came walking toward them on the sea. But when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.'”
Originally published December, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
Some days I feel as though I am in the boat in a stormy sea and rowing as hard as I can but still taking in water. Then Christ speaks to my heart and all is calm again. Thank you for the blessedly timed reminder.
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Blessings Vickie. Each of us will encounter a storm’s rising tide. As you have witnessed, our Savior offers His light.
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With Christ’s light the daily storms do subside! We are all so blessed to know and to love Him. Your poem reminds me of this!
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Amen. Susan, thank you for sharing your faithful witness. When our faith trusts in our heavenly Father, we see more clearly how His light illuminates our way.
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