Hey-O Stories Of The Bible - Saddleback Kids

Imagine, for a moment, that you are in a boat. Not a big boat, but a medium sized boat. Now imagine that you're in the boat and it is storming. Not a small storm but a big one, with huge waves, lightning, wind going everywhere. You feel like this might be it for you, and you look over and see your friend... taking a nap. Check out this amazing, true story.

Show Notes

Jesus Calms the Storm

“When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Silence! Be still!’ Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.” (Mark 4:39)

Mark 4:35-41

Jesus told us in scripture that we will face many trials in this life (John 16:33). This is a fact of life – not an “if,” but a “when.” Maybe you have not experienced trials yet or maybe you have been through more than your fair share of struggle. Whatever the case may be, God can handle it.

Jesus demonstrates His power to the disciples by effortlessly calming a raging storm after suggesting He and the disciples cross the lake in a boat. Soon after setting off on their journey, a storm, described as “fierce,” comes upon them. The boat began to fill with water and, understandably so, the disciples began to panic. They looked around for Jesus, but could not find Him. Eventually, they found Him sleeping peacefully in the back of the boat. He was unfazed by the storm because He was not afraid. The disciples began yelling, “Don’t you care that we are going to drown?” Jesus woke up and using only His voice, instructed the waves and wind to be still. Immediately, the storm subsided.

Once the storm had ended, Jesus turned to His disciples and asked, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” In the midst of a raging storm, Jesus felt peace because He knew He was stronger than the storm. He would not let it bring down the ship. Yet, the disciples let fear consume them when they faced the storm, not believing that Jesus could save them.

When trials or “storms” enter our lives, it is easy to let our fear lead us. Let this miracle be a testament to the power of Christ in our lives. By calming the dangerous storm, He showed us that He can calm any type of storm we are facing. When something scary happens, we do not have to be afraid because Jesus has proved that He is more powerful than anything we will face, including nature.

Questions to think about:

  1. What storm are you facing?
  2. What stands in the way of you handing over your fear to Christ?
  3. Is there a time in your life when Jesus has calmed a storm you faced? Trust that He can do it again.

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At Saddleback Kids we believe every kid should be known, connected, equipped and empowered. KNOWN by another kid and a leader. CONNECTED to a group where they can grow spiritually. EQUIPPED with the tools and the knowledge to develop a strong faith in Jesus. EMPOWERED to serve others and share Jesus in the world. To sum it up, Saddleback Kids exists to connect kids to God and others while helping them live a purpose driven life.

What is Hey-O Stories Of The Bible - Saddleback Kids?

Hey-O Stories of the Bible podcast tells the stories from God’s special book, the Bible, accurately and in a way that is engaging to children of all ages. These animated stories are also available to watch for free on Saddleback Kid’s YouTube channel. Listen and subscribe to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever else you like to listen to your podcasts!

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