Origin: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 in the Bible
Once upon a time, in a land by the sea, Jesus and His friends, the disciples, were traveling in a boat. Jesus had been teaching and helping many people, and now He was tired. He decided to take a nap in the back of the boat, resting on a cushion.
As they sailed across the calm waters, suddenly, dark clouds filled the sky. The wind began to blow, and the waves grew bigger and bigger. The little boat started to rock and sway, and the disciples became scared.
“Wake up, Jesus! Help us!” they cried, waking Him from His nap.
Jesus stood up and looked at the storm. He spoke to the wind and the waves, saying, “Quiet! Be still!”
Instantly, the wind stopped howling, and the waves became calm. The sea was peaceful once again.
Jesus turned to His friends and asked, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
The disciples were amazed and wondered, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey Him!”
Jesus smiled at them, reassuringly. He was not only their teacher and friend but also the One with power over nature.
Children, the story of Jesus calming the storm teaches us that even when life gets stormy and difficult, we can turn to Jesus. He has the power to calm our fears and bring peace to our hearts. Just like the disciples, we can trust that Jesus is always with us, ready to help and comfort us.