Jesus calms a storm with these three words, and I’m certain it sounded different and was different than any kind of peace or stillness we might desire or even request. The peace that Jesus ...

Jesus, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, says, “Take courage from me.” In addition, one of his specialties is climbing into rocking boats and calming storms.

But it is precisely in those times that Jesus’ authority trumps the storm. With a simple word from His lips, He calms the chaos. So when we find ourselves in turmoil, remember what Jesus has said.

Jesus spoke to them, ‘Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.’” The Lord presents them with a choice: Either focus on the storm or focus on him. He is not just telling them not to be afraid.