Locating Faith

Day 88: Luke 8:22-39

“He said to them, ‘Where is your faith?’ And they were afraid, and they marveled, saying to one another, ‘Who then is this, that he commands even winds and water, and they obey him?’” - Luke 8:25 ESV

We've all encountered difficult situations where we knew time was limited. No one I know enjoys making quick decisions in times of crisis, but sometimes it is necessary. The disciples were in a panic, thinking that this is how they were going to go out. Death by drowning. That is enough to make anyone cringe. Their fear had led them to a place of distrust.

What has happened recently in your life that has caused a great amount of fear to well up in your soul? How are you currently dealing with that fear?

Our immediate reflex is usually to strategize our way out of the storm. But there will come a time when strategy and willpower will not be enough. The problem will be insurmountable. This is exactly why trusting Jesus with the mundane, everyday tasks that we tackle is so important. When we entrust to Him the small things, we will be ready to trust him with the impossible.

"Perhaps Luke is wanting his readers to understand that they need not fear what this life has to offer; Jesus can handle all the storms."
- Black, M. C. (1995). Luke (Lk 8:24b–25)

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1 ESV