They were fishermen. Well, most of them were. Men who grew up on the water. They were more comfortable on their boats catching fish than on land. They were used to the suddenness with which storms could arise.
It must have been some storm. These experienced fishermen were scared. As the storm grew they fought with every ounce of their own strength but the storm was just too strong. Finally, as they were about to be swamped they decided to ask Jesus for help. So they awoke Him and calmly appraised Jesus of their situation, "HELP! We're going to die!"
Jesus shook His head, "Oh ye of little faith." and he calmed the storm with a few words.
A few things strike me about this story. First, a storm strong enough to scare seasoned sailors was raging, threatening to sink their boat, and yet Jesus slept. The disciples saw the storm, Jesus saw the one who created the storm. Second, why did the disciples wait so long to involve Jesus? Isn't it always easier to ask for His help from the beginning?
As you face the storm of life, and there will be storms, will Jesus be asleep in your boat as you struggle to control it yourself? Or will He be involved from the beginning of your storm?
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