Our Cushion Of The Sea!
"Be still, and
know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10
A number of years ago, a submarine was
tested and had to be submerged for several
hours. Upon returning to harbor, the captain
was asked, “How did that terrible storm last
night affect you?”
Surprised, the captain exclaimed, “Storm?
We didn’t even know there was one!”
Their
submarine was so far beneath the surface
that it had reached what sailors refer to as
“Cushion Of The Sea”—depth in the ocean
where the waters below are never stirred
despite commotion on the surface.
In our fast-paced world, it is a challenge to
slow down and remember God is in control.
A society of
do-everything, go-everywhere,
get-it-done people mistakenly believe we
can handle everything if we just keep going.
In reality, we must become submerged in
God’s peace so no matter what happens
in our life, we are able to remain
as calm
as “the cushion of the sea.”
If you feel overwhelmed, bogged down,
or burnt out, add 1 more activity to your
schedule: Spend time with Almighty God.
It is the only way to reach depth to find
true calm in the midst
of any storm.
"In the name of Jesus Christ, who was
never in a hurry, we pray, O God, that
You will slow us down, for we know
that we live too fast."
Peter Marshall
