Trusting in the storm

In the Boat with Peter: Trusting in the Storm

Have you ever felt like you’re right there, in that boat with Peter and the disciples, bracing yourself against the fierce wind? Heart pounding, watching the waves rise and crash around you, wondering if you’d have the faith to step out on the water like Peter did. We read that story and wonder: would we have that kind of trust, that willingness to follow the command to "come"?

I imagine that moment vividly — the chaos of the storm, human instincts urging us to panic, to cling to whatever we can for safety. But in those times, we’re called to something higher: to faith that defies the storm, to promises that hold firm no matter how much the boat rocks. In those moments, I find myself reaching out, my spirit yearning for His steadying presence. I wonder, what if I could stand on those waves, completely grounded in Him?

So often, the storm feels like a test of endurance, an unrelenting wave of doubts, questions, and uncertainties that don’t let us catch our breath. I find myself calling out, “Father, what should I do next? Where are You leading me?” Is this moment the beginning of the squeeze, or just a chance to breathe before the next wave? Each question tugs at my heart, tempting me to drift from faith and sink into fear.

Peter’s story resonates so deeply because he wasn’t just a disciple; he was one of us — courageous and vulnerable all at once. He dared to call out, “Lord, if it’s You, command me to come.” But even with that boldness, doubt crept in, and he began to sink. I see myself in that moment: longing to trust fully, but so easily distracted by the storm around me, looking at the waves instead of keeping my eyes on Jesus.

Maybe that’s why we’re meant to be in this boat, waiting out the storm, learning to fix our gaze on Him. He calls us to be steadfast, to trust that He is the Rock beneath us, unshaken by the fiercest waves. Our faith isn’t about calm waters; it’s about knowing He’s with us in the storm.

In these moments, as I endure the squeezing, the testing, I ground myself in Him. I pray for the strength to stand firm, to trust fully. I ask to be like Peter, willing to step out of the boat, confident that even if I stumble, His hand will be there to lift me back up.

And as we wait in this boat, between the waves and the squeezes, one truth echoes above all else: it’s not the storm that defines our faith — it’s how we respond to it. I pray not just for peace, but for unwavering trust. I pray to hear His voice above the noise, to feel His presence with each challenge, and to follow wherever He leads.

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