No Storm... No Story!

Garth Heckman The David Alliance [email protected]      Matthew 14:22 Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. 24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. 25 About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” 27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” 28 Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” 29 “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. 31 Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.   WHUH? 32 When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. WHAT IS THIS TELLING US?  NO TEST, NO TESTIMONY NO MESS, NO MESSAGE NO STORM, NO STORY …SURE YOU ARE IN THE CALM OF THE BOAT WITH JESUS… BUT WOULDN’T IT HAVE BEEN BETTER IN THE STORM?   I had a man in my office a few years ago trying to push a multi level marketing program on me (no problem with those) but I asked him “what are the biggest tests and challenges you have had in life”.  He said I am very blessed I have had none… IF THATS TRUE… WHAT A NON BLESSED LIFE, BORING LIFE!   GIVE ME THE STORY OF THE STORM!    World Series of Poker Jack Straus one chip one chair.