Day 6: In the World

Luke 8:1-25; Genesis 12; Psalm 6

Jesus calmed the seas first, he provided for the disciple’s physical needs first, before he challenged their faith. Jesus loves his brothers and sisters so much that he cares for us in every way. God cares for every aspect of our lives, not just our "church" or spiritual lives.

Abram had faith, he was willing to leave his family and head to a land God hadn’t specified. He did this and trusted that the land would be his despite the fact there were people living there already. However, he wasn’t perfect.. He was afraid of other people’s judgment and treatment of him.  It is interesting that he trusted the Lord enough to lead him in the desert, but when he was in society, he lost his faith and it hurt many people, including his wife. How often do we allow ourselves to change when we mix in with society. We are one person at church, when we are high on the mountain, but when we are not with our "church" friends, we are fearful to live out our faith. May we learn to be bold and remain the same wherever we go in this world.

Lord, I pray for those students who are facing storms in their life right now. I pray that you would give them hope, that they would know that you can calm the storm, and that you will get them through. May the troubles of this life lead them to a deeper relationship with you.