Today’s Gospel tells the familiar story of the storm at sea. Though some disciples were experienced fishermen, they were terrified as waves threatened to swamp their boat while Jesus slept. They woke Him, begging for help. Jesus asked, “Why are you terrified, you of little faith?” Then He rebuked the wind and sea, and calm returned. Amazed, the disciples wondered: who is this man whom even the winds and waves obey?
We can all probably recall a time when we felt overwhelmed by fear.  What storm unsettled us? Did we turn to Jesus, or simply hold on as best as we could?
At times, Jesus may seem asleep when we most need Him. Yet even when we do not feel His presence, we are invited to trust that He is with us, offering grace. Often, only in hindsight do we recognise that He was there all along.
Fear often makes us shut down, but we are called to open our hearts to Jesus. He will calm the storms in our lives.  The waves may still be choppy,  but He is in the boat with us.

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