Peace Be Still

As evening came, Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.”

They set out across the Sea of Galilee. Jesus lay down in the boat and fell asleep.

Suddenly, a violent storm arose. Waves crashed over the boat,

filling it with water. The wind howled. The disciples panicked. Experienced fishermen

feared for their lives. They shook Jesus awake, crying out:

“Teacher, don’t You care if we perish?” Jesus stood. He faced the wind.

He faced the waves. And with calm authority, He spoke: “Peace. Be still.”

Immediately, the wind died down. The sea became completely calm. Silence fell over