Everyone has faith, but where? (27/6/2023)
Luke 8:23-25 "… The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”
In the midst of a storm that threatened their lives, Jesus woke up and rebuked it. When it was all calm, He asked His disciples a fundamental question: “Where is your faith?” Didn’t they have faith? They did, but may be not on Jesus to save them from the storm. It was a new experience for them that Jesus could control nature.
Everyone has faith in someone or something at any one time. These objects of faith is what we rely on to save, protect, provide or uphold us in our time of need. This may include our skills, knowledge, resources, close people, connections, abilities, etc. These are fine in various timing and situations of life. But the kind of faith God calls us to have is in Him.
The same question could be asked us today: Where is your faith? Each object of faith that people trust has a limitation. The disciples trust in their expertise in water failed at the storm. They cried out to Jesus for help. Faith in Christ the solid rock assures us that we shall remain steadfast in all life challenges. All else we trust in fails at some point. All other grounds are sinking sand. Only on the solid rock are we truly safe and secure.
So where and in what have you placed your faith?
Mark 11:22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered."
Psalm 125:1 "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever."
Shalom children of God