THE PEACE SERIES 2:  LIKE JESUS OR LIKE THE DISCIPLES?

The beautiful story about Jesus and the storm in Mark 4:36-39 is my focus in this post. Its truly a beautiful story. Jesus and his disciples were crossing over to the other side and while they were sailing across, a storm arose; the winds raged and the waves slapped against the sides of the boat threatening to drown them all.Jesus was fast asleep and the disciples became so panicky and fearful that they had to wake him up to save them; 'Peace be still', Jesus commanded and the raging storm immediately ceased then great calm returned to the sea.
In the last piece, according to Phil4:7 we were made to understand that the peace of the Lord is that which surpasses all understanding. And from this story, we see  that indeed, so it is or how do we explain that in the midst of a raging storm, Jesus could still be in deep sleep. This is what amazes me most about this story. If we relate this to life, we  find that when there's so much trouble going on in a person's life- a child falls ill, a loved one dies, the debts are rising, a marriage is cruimbling; that is when peace is absent in the person's life. We can liken all these to the raging storm in the story yet in this raging storm, Jesus could still sleep so peacefully. The disciples must have thought silently, is he crazy?! Definitely not! That was simply the peace of God in action! The peace of the Lord is unconnected to troubles, chaos, wars or challenges, it is that inner quietude in our souls; it is that deep seated assurance that no matter what, God is with me. The peace of the Lord is not affected by what is going on around us. In life, as we cross over to bigger responsibilities, higher callings,higher posts, we are bound to face challenges and  the storms will rage; as Christians (people like Christ;not churchgoers), would we let the peace of the Lord guard our hearts and go off to sleep? or would we let fear rule our hearts and and doubt that God is there for us? Like Jesus or like the disciples?
Stay blessed and posted!