Our lives are filled with storms. As followers of Jesus, we are destined for peace, security, and never-ending bliss. However, we will not experience the fullness of these things before we get to heaven. When we find success, we know we are blessed, and God’s favor is in our lives. What if God is with you and guiding you though the challenges of life too. You may have heard of the story in the Bible of how Jesus calms the storm. However, what we may not have realized about the story of Jesus calming the storm, began by Jesus leading them into it. Jesus “said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat…” (Mark 4:35-36).

We all want to live in the moments before or after the storm and skip the storm. In other words, we would prefer our lives to be lived in the adoration of the crowd or the peaceful boat ride. However, God grows our faith when we stick with Jesus through the storm. I want to challenge you to stay in the boat! When Jesus said to you, “Let us go over to the other side,” know it will be hard, but it will be worth it.