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is One who can help them. They trust in their own strength and skill,
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till, baffled and discouraged, they remember Jesus, and humbly call
upon him to save them. Though he sorrowfully reproves their unbelief
and self-confidence, he never fails to hear their earnest cry, and give
them the help they need.
Tossed on the raging billows of the deep, the weary voyager should
remember that Jesus was on the sea in a time of like peril; that his
voice commanded the terrible storm to cease; that the angry elements
obeyed the mandate, and his faithful followers were saved. When
the waves break over our sinking bark, and the lightning reveals the
foam-capped breakers that threaten us with instant destruction, we may
remember in our peril that Jesus is on board. He hears our agonizing
cry, and he will never forsake those who their trust in him.
Whether on the land or on the sea, sleeping or waking, if we have
the Saviour in our hearts there is no need of fear. The call of faith will
always meet with a response. We may be rebuked because we have
not sought him at the very beginning of trial, but nevertheless, he will
accept our humble petitions, wearied as we are in our efforts to save
ourselves. Living faith in the Redeemer will smooth the sea of life,
and will deliver us from danger in the way that he knows to be the
best.
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