Thursday, August 18, 2011

Night Terrors

The waves are slamming against the side of the boat. The disciples are putting every muscle against the oars in an attempt to stay afloat. They knew these water and how traitorous the sea could be. They most likely began to fear for their lives.

One of them spotted the white form moving across the water and pointed it out to the others. The next moment it was gone. They may have shook their heads and pushed harder against the oars. There it was again, the white spot moving up and down the crescent and deep troughs of the troubled waves. It started taking human shape, but that was impossible. “It has to be a spirit” one of them screamed above the roar of the wind. “Row! Row! We can’t let it get near us.”

But they were not making any progress and the form was gaining on them. Suddenly it was next to them and they froze in fear. Then the familiar voice called out “It is I: do not be afraid.” It was Jesus. Gladly they welcomed in the boat and immediately they were on the shore where they were headed (John 6:16-21).

Even in our ignorance God will get us where we need to be.