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By Angela Saunders
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I find a beautiful picture on how to walk through life's journeys. While reading verses 23-27 in the
New International Version, I can imagine our Lord walking through the crowds in Capernaum healing both bodies and souls. Weary from his journey, he gathers his disciples into a boat and escapes to the seeming calm of the lake to rest. I can picture what must have been going through the mind of Christ as he fell asleep in the boat, knowing the calm waters would soon give way to furious waves, and that he would awaken to the panic of his followers. I imagine a smile must have crossed his face, knowing the outcome of it all. Thus, he was able to sleep peacefully, knowing the storm was coming.
A dramatic pause stops me in my thoughts.
In our lives today, we deal with our own storms, both physical as seen in recent weeks, and the emotional
turmoil brought about by the hustle of our days, and the weariness that it brings. These storms come on us while sailing on seemingly peaceful waters. Just like Jesus, are we able to approach them with peace, knowing that he knows the outcome, and has it under control, just as he did that weary day in Capernaum two thousand years ago. We can smile knowing that the calm will return in his timing. This gives me great comfort in stormy times. I also wish this to bring you a level of comfort as well, and on this note, I wish you Bon Voyage; Happy Journeys!
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As a devotion, I think it works well. The only thing that didn't quite work was the opening paragraph. It was a little dry, when the rest of your writing came beautifully to life. It would have been a stronger start to skip the mention of your studies and not necessarily referring t the actual scripture (although you could reference it at the end). Instead, describing the scene and building on it from there.
Have a good hook at the start, and you're half way there. With love, Deb (Challenge Coordinator)