Mark 4:30-32
“Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?”
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In the Bible, there were instances when Jesus would exclaim, “O you of little faith…” The first is when Peter tried to do what Jesus has shown them – to walk on the water. However, when Peter saw how strong the winds are, he became frightened and started to sink. The Lord immediately got hold of him exclaiming, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
The second instance is during the time when a great storm have the boat covered with waves and water. Frightened, the disciples immediately woke up Jesus, who was sleeping at that time. He then said to them, “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” He immediately stood up and rebuked that winds and the sea and perfect calmness was observed.
Faith is first of all a personal adherence of man to God. It is a free assent to the whole truth that God has revealed. Faith is certain. It is more certain than all human knowledge because it is founded on the very word of God who cannot lie. It is the very first foundation of our relationship with God. “Without faith it is impossible to please God”. However, due to our inherent weakness, men would always lose faith and being replaced by fright and unbelief. We always pray for more faith so we can defeat all the problems and disasters we would face. But, according to Jesus, how much faith do you really need? Somewhere around the size of a mustard seed!!!
Not everything about God can be explained by human logic most of the time. There is always an element of faith involved to trust that he will work for the good of those who love Him. And don’t worry if your faith feels small or practically nonexistent. God does amazing things with very, very little.
So the next time you experience storms in your life, allow Him to calm all of your fears as you place your trust in Him.
Almighty Father, give me the faith to see more of your purposes come to past. Whatsoever this life may bring us, grant that it may never take from us the full faith that You are our Father. Grant us Your light, that we may have life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen +
He promised to show mercy… and to remember His holy covenant.
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