Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can trust God is with me.
Faith Verse
Psalm 34:19
The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time.
Question of the Day: Why is it sometimes hard to trust God?
Read about It
Read: Mark 4:35–38
Try to remember the scariest storm you’ve ever been in. The rain is coming down so fast you can barely see in front of you, and the raindrops are hitting so hard that they actually hurt. The wind whipping around you is picking up branches, flowers, and other small items that may be close. The sky is dark, but you can see the lightning crackling through the sky. The loud sound of thunder is booming all around you. This would be pretty scary! Imagine how scary this storm would be if you were out on a boat in the middle of a lake!
This is a lot like what happened to Jesus’ disciples. They thought they were going to drown for sure, and they were terrified. Many times, the difficult times we face in life can feel like these storms. They can be scary, and we can feel like the disciples did, asking if God even cares. Yet, even in the middle of the storm on the lake, Jesus was there, and He was in control. In the middle of our storms, we can trust God because He is always close to us, and He is always able to help.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What happened to the disciples when they went out on the boat? Answer 1. A fierce storm came up. The boat began to fill with water. (Mark 4:37)
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| Question 2. What was Jesus doing while it was storming?
Answer 2. Jesus was asleep. (Mark 4:38)
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Question 3. How do the difficult things we face in life sometimes feel like a storm? Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. Why do you think Jesus was able to sleep through the storm?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Why is it sometimes hard to trust God?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, even when I face the storms of life that seem hard, help me to remember that You always hear me and help me. Help me to trust You. Amen.