Calm before the storm

We have all heard the saying "the calm before the storm". Earlier today I experienced the calm before and after a rain storm outside. Before the storm everything was very quiet and dark - very peaceful. The peace was interrupted by a ferocious clap of thunder; this the storm began. The rain began very slowly and steadily increased to a downpour. Eventually the rain began to slow and finally stopped. Everything was once again calm. What if we could remain calm even during the storm? Jesus did. Mark gives the account of Jesus sleeping while the disciples were battling a raging storm. The disciples woke Jesus and asked if he cared. He calmed the wind and waves and asked, "Why are you fearful? Do you still have no faith?" (Mark 4:40) If they should not have been scared when faced with death, why should we? Jesus has overcome EVERYTHING, including the grave. We can remain calm ifvwe do what we know to do: have faith and trust. We can only build trust by growing closer to Jesus. We do this by reading His word, praying, and singing praises. We should do these 3 things daily, but should also meet together to worship the Father with our brothers and sisters. Believers will all sing praises together side by side in Heaven one day, why not practice now. A wise woman called Sunday worship "Heaven Practice". Have you practiced lately?