The Sea of Galilee is located between high hills, "mountains of sorts" and is susceptible to winds getting caught between them and thus creating the sudden squalls we read about in today's Gospel (Mk 4:35-41). Even today, such squalls erupt and put boats in jeopardy. Generation after generation has dealt with them, but ; this doesn't mean they are not still frightened by them.. A squall is a squall.
Jesus asked two telling questions upon being awakened by the panicking disciples: Why are you afraid? Do you not yet have faith?" (Mk 4:40).
The storm scenario keeps replaying in our own lives. They come again and again under different forms: the flu, an injury from a fall on slippery ice, an unwelcome diagnosis, the loss of a job, the breaking up of a friendship, a period of depression, and on and on. Jesus asks us" Why are you afraid? Do you not yet have faith?
Think of past "storms"...terrifying, yes, but with God's help, we reached calm waters. That pattern too repeats and repeats itself. Jesus, remove our fears when the storms arise; remind us of how you calmed them in the past; assure us that you will calm them again and again.
Bro Rene
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