Mark 4:35-41
It seems like the whole world is on the sea of Galilee, caught in a storm of the Covid-19 virus. Many cry like the disciples while Jesus seems to sleep in indifference, “Lord, don’t You care that we are perishing?” But He still sleeps and the sickness spreads. When will it stop? How long will this go on and how badly will it spread? 

I am reminded in life that trials are inevitable, God may appear indifferent to them, but faith is still indispensable in the storm. We know He cares and He is all powerful to calm the storms in His time. Let the present crisis get your attention of your need for Him. Go to Him in faith and cast your care upon Him. Let the present distress deepen your faith, and never do these three things in the storm. 

1. Never forget God’s promise. Jesus promised before the journey across the sea that they were going to the other side (Mark 4:35). When we lose our way and seem overwhelmed with the present distress, remember that we will make it to the other side. Don’t forget His promise in the midst of the crisis.
2. Never faint at God’s plan. The disciples did what we are so prone to do in the middle of the storm. They fainted and questioned God’s love and care. They cried, “Master, carest thou not that we perish?” We panic and easily question God’s purpose to allow death and disaster, heartache and heartbreak to occur. Never faint for He has said, “Cast(ing) all your care upon Him; for He careth for you (1 Peter 5:7).
3. Never fear in the problem. “When deep water curls around you and fear replaces faith, when floods would seem to overwhelm God’s promises of grace, when the fires seem overtaking and all seems torn and tossed, trust His Word! Oh, truly listen; hear Him say: ‘All is not lost.’” The Christian is not to be controlled by the situation and faith is a refusal to panic. Trust His word and do not be afraid. We must keep our faith in storm, for we know God is all powerful and at just the right time He will arise and say, “Peace be still.”