I was at the beach recently and standing on a wooden overlook peering at the ocean. I looked down and there was weeds, reeds, plants in a chaotic, unkempt mess. As I stared at it longer, I noticed a small purple flower. It was the unsung part of the thicket.
We find ourselves in the storm of life periodically. One moment we're wading in the water, letting the waves lap on our toes. The next moment, a wave takes us under.
We find in scripture that Jesus was with his disciples on a boat in Mark 4, which was Jesus' idea by the way. Some of the disciples are seasoned fishermen and are no stranger to water, waves, and storms.
That particular day, the storm was so threatening that the disciples were fearing for their lives. Remember, they were experienced.
They look to Jesus knowing he's done miracles before. He's the savior--he can help somehow. Lo and behold, Jesus is asleep. The disciples anxiety climbs through the roof because the savior is not in a position to save.
Jesus wakes up in the midst of chaos. He speaks to the waves and calms the storm. The disciples are astonished that Jesus spoke to the waves and they obeyed. They didn't know how he could help but they were sure he could help somehow. That was not what they expected.
In the midst of the chaos is where we glean lessons in life. The Israelites learned in the midst of the dessert. Rachel grew stronger in the midst of her infertility.
At first glance, the chaos is the star of the show. At a closer look, there are pearls of wisdom and treasures to behold.
While you're in the midst of chaos, take a closer look. There may be a treasure waiting for you.
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