“He rebuked the storm and shouted to the sea, ‘Hush! Calm down!’ All at once the wind stopped howling and the water became perfectly calm. Then he turned to his disciples and said to them, ‘Why are you so afraid? Haven’t you learned to trust yet?’” (Mark 4:39-40 TPT)
The surface of the sea is easily whipped up by storms, wind, tides, currents, and even the wake of large ships. However, the bottom of the ocean is always calm. The seafloor is closer to the earth’s core. The influence of gravity is minimal. Superficial turbulence has no effect on deep water.
Jesus calmed the surface of the sea. Then he turned to his followers and said: “Why are you so afraid? Haven’t you learned to trust yet?”
Peace is not the absence of stress but the calmness of deep consciousness. The pressures and concerns of this world have less impact on those who are centered in Christ. Trust deactivates fear. As we settle down into the immensity of God, serenity washes over us. Anxiety, confusion, and agitation disappear. Instead, we are drenched in clarity, tranquility, and stillness. The peace of trust guides our hearts as we immerse ourselves in the power of God.
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