A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified. But he said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid." Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading. John 6:18 – 21

The disciples were caught in the middle of a storm and were frantically trying to row back to shore. It was dark and they were frustrated and nearly at their wits end. As if that was not enough their tired eyes saw a ghostly apparition coming towards them, closer by the minute. I’m sure by now they were terrified and ready to start screaming uncontrollably. Then they heard it- a soft voice they knew only too well. “Be not afraid, it is I”. What peace and relief must have flooded their souls. Jesus got into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore.

What situation or storm is threatening to capsize your boat in this new year, 2010? It doesn’t matter how big it is or how long it’s been there; He comes through the storm. The next time there is a shaking, a turbulent situation, and all seems lost, could it just be Jesus coming to us through the storm and saying, “Be not afraid, it is I”?