I’m sure this was intended to insure us that God is present in the midst of calamity. For me it heightens anxiety because I’m thinking, okay if God is bringing me this message it probably means calamity is coming. I have no doubt God was present with me during my incarceration. Getting through it seemed like a series of threats, challenges, and miracles, and without the miracles I wouldn’t have survived. The experience was valuable but by no means pleasant. I still feel weary and tired and not ready to take on more calamity.
Matthew 8:23-27King James Version (KJV)
23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.
24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.
26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
27 But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!