Jesus was sleeping while travelling by boat with the disciples. A storm came up, and the waves got so high that they were filling the boat with water. The men knew what to do. There were professional fishermen in that boat. They were probably bailing out the boat, but the storm was so severe that they couldn't keep up and began to lose their minds. Everyone thought they were going to die. So, they woke up Jesus.

Understand, they didn’t wake him up to fix the problem. They were amazed that He was still sleeping and not helping, as if he didn’t care about the danger they were in! “Jesus, why are you still sleeping and not helping us. We’re in real trouble here. What are you doing? Get up. Help us bail water.” Jesus got up and helped them, but not in the way they were expecting. Check it out.

“And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” - Mark 4:39, ESV. Then, Jesus corrected them for their lack of faith. The men just stood there. What just happened? They knew Jesus was powerful and could handle demons, but the wind and sea? They had forgotten what Jesus could do when they were in the middle of the storm.

Such are our reactions when in the middle of a crisis. All we can see are the waves, while the proof of God’s power is buried in the back of our brains. We know the truth, but we can’t find it in the heat of the moment. Faith takes a back seat to fear, and we lose our minds. “God, aren't you paying attention? Don't you care? Get up and help me through this!” As if God hasn’t already proven Himself and isn’t aware!

Look, you can ask for help. “Jesus, can you help me with this water? If not, remind me of your power and give me the courage and strength to keep bailing.” Ask for help, but don’t insult His power and care. Remember, if you are a disciple, Jesus is in your boat! Have a little faith and keep bailing. If Jesus isn’t alarmed, neither should you be. -Pastor Mike

BTW, my great-grandfather warned people the Titanic would sink. But they got sick of listening to His warnings and kicked him out of the movie theater.