Karen Fair tells about her three-year-old daughter, Abby, who was having trouble sleeping through the night. She kept waking up because she was afraid. Each time Karen tucked her into bed again, she would remind her that Jesus was with her and that He would keep her safe.

The sleepless nights continued, with Abby seeking comfort in her parents’ bedroom. Finally, one night Karen asked her daughter if she had prayed for Jesus to take her fear away and help her fall asleep.

“Oh yes,” Abby assured her. “He told me to come and get you!” (1)

In our lesson for the day Jesus has been teaching by the lake. When evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let’s go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they got in their boat and headed to the other side. Suddenly a furious squall came up…