Peace Be Still
Written by Frank Williams
Scripture: Mark 4:39
"Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, 'Peace, be still!' And the wind ceased and there was a great calm."
In Mark 4, we see Jesus demonstrating His authority over the storm. With just three words—"Peace, be still!"—He brought immediate calm to what seemed like an uncontrollable force. This story is a powerful reminder that we, too, have been given the authority through Christ to either calm the storms in our lives or unintentionally stir them up through our words, thoughts, and deeds.
A dear 90-year-old brother in the Lord recently shared a beautiful testimony of how this scripture became real to him. He had been wrestling with a conflict involving a close family member. His frustration and anger boiled, but as he sought the Lord in prayer and fasting, God gave him this word: "Be still." He chose to react calmly instead of letting his emotions take over. His choice to respond with peace rather than anger brought healing and understanding, completely resolving the issue.
This brother's story is a reminder that God is faithful to answer our prayers. Even at 90 years old, he is still seeking to grow, asking the Lord to help him overcome anger and become more like Christ. If he can live with this faith and humility, so can we. We are called to be peacemakers, not storm-makers, in the conflicts and crises we face.
When we allow Christ's peace to guide our responses, we bring healing and calm to situations that could otherwise spiral out of control. Let us learn from this brother’s example and trust that God can use us to bring peace, no matter our age or the difficulty of the storm.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the One who speaks peace to the storms in our lives. Help us to rely on Your authority when we face conflicts and crises. Teach us to speak and act in ways that calm the storms, rather than worsen them. Thank You for the example of faithful believers who inspire us to grow in grace and trust You more deeply. Give us the strength to be peacemakers and the humility to reflect Your love, even in difficult situations. May we bring healing and understanding wherever we go. In Jesus’ name, amen.
