The Bigger Picture

Reading an article by James McDonald called "Facing Uncertainty" he talks about Matthew 8:23-27:

Then He got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to drown!"
He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
The men were amazed and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey Him!"

James McDonald has much to say about this scripture however his very last statement is what caught my attention. He says, "Let’s get our theology straight. Sometimes Jesus disguises exciting opportunities for personal growth as difficult circumstances. We would choose to avoid trials at all costs, but Jesus sees the bigger picture."

What is your bigger picture?

I think the next thing I will look at are the total paradigm shifts we face as Christians.....