August 12, 2021

“Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.” (Matthew 8:24)

Someone joked the other day that Jesus is really a cat. She said that explains a lot. By that I suppose she meant our Lord’s apparent indifference to us and our needs. He doesn’t come when we call – or at least it seems that way. He spends a lot of time sleeping. Even through storms. When storms strike, dogs shake and hide in the closet. Cats stay tucked in a tight ball on the sofa, unperturbed. 

Like a cat, it’s true that Jesus does what He wants when He wants. But, despite appearances to the contrary, what He does and what He wants is always for our good. He did wake up, by the way, and still the storm. And so too with you and your storm. 

“O God, your never-failing providence sets in order all things both in heaven and earth: Put away from us, we entreat you, all hurtful things, and give us those things which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.” (Proper 4 – BCP p. 229)