#48 Luke 8:22-25 Where Is Your Faith?

On December 5, 2021 by

Joy:
Episode #48 Luke 8:22-25

Welcome

Amy:
Welcome to The Christgazing Podcast. We are so glad you’re here. I’m Amy Burgin.

Joy:
I’m Joy Burgin.

Amy:
Christgazing, similar to stargazing, is the act of slowing down to orient our ears and eyes on Christ. In American twentieth-century culture, we have a near-constant flow of information bombarding our ears and eyes at sonic and supersonic speeds. This podcast makes space to step away from that bombarding flow, to be still and know God and his still small voice within us. In Psalm 27:3, the author shares that more than anything, he wants to abide in God’s presence, learn the ways of God, and behold the beauty of God. This podcast is for people who want to do the same. Each week we read a passage from scripture several times and create stillness after each reading that we might be still ourselves and know God.

We are in a very long series that takes us through the book of Luke.

Pour Out Your Heart to God

Amy:
Before Joy reads today’s passage, take a few moments to give God the things that are on your mind. Maybe it’s a long to-do list, loneliness, anticipation, dread, thanksgiving, or peace. Whatever is on your mind, name it and bring it to the Lord in this next minute.

What Does This Passage Say About God?

Joy:
I’m going to read today’s passage two times. As I read, consider the question, What does this passage say about God?

Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.

The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”

He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.

In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

Again?

Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.

The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”

He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.

In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

Take the next few moments to answer the question, what does this passage tell you about God?

[Pause and know]

What Does This Passage Say About People?

Joy:
As I reread the passage, consider the question: What does this passage tell you about people?

Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.

The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”

He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.

In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

Take the next minute to answer the question, “what does this passage tell you about people?”

[Pause and know]

Lord, What Would You Have Me Know or Do Today?

Joy:
As I read for the last time, ask God the question, “Lord, what would you have me know or do today in response to this passage?”

Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger.

The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!”

He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” he asked his disciples.

In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

Take time to ask God, “Lord, what would have me know or do today?”

[Pause and listen]

Blessing

Joy:
Christgazer, the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. May you keep your face turned toward Jesus today and know he is Lord.

One Response

Amy:
Wow. I love Jesus. I can be like these disciples.  Jesus tells me to go somewhere, but when I head in that direction, a storm rocks my boat, and I immediately think I’m not going to make it. On top of that, I also tend to believe something terrible will happen.

I can hear Jesus asking, “Where is your faith?” It’s a good question. Is our faith in our boat? Is our faith in our companions? Is our faith in the perfect circumstances? Or is our faith in the Word of God?

If Jesus tells you, “Let’s go to the other side,” and you obey, you can be sure you’re going to make it to the other side regardless of any storm that comes. Even if you’re freaked out and your faith is misplaced, when you turn to Christ, he is so good and kind to calm your storm, grow your faith, and lead you to the other side.

Closing

Amy:
You can find a transcript of this episode at amyburgin.com. Joy and I will be back again next week to go Christgazing together. Until then, don’t forget, when you put your trust in Christ, you are one in whom he dwells and delights, a dearly loved child of God. You are royalty in his strong and unshakeable kingdom. Though trouble abounds, Christ prevails, and so do you.

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