LBW #346, "When Peace, Like a River"
Devotion
If the disciples who witnessed Jesus’ healing miracles and had the advantage of front row seats at his teaching seminars could be shaken by a rocky storm at sea, why should any of us be surprised when life’s storms rock our faith?
God’s grace comes to believer and doubter alike and it isn’t dependent on us. It comes to us in good times and in not-so-good times. The hymn sums it up well: “When peace, like a river, attendeth my way; when sorrows, like sea billows, roll; whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.”
One of the most amazing things about our faith is when we come to believe and trust that God’s grace is sufficient to manage the difficult times, overcome the tragic times and celebrate the joyful times. It is well because our God is always faithful.
Prayer
Lord God, fill us with your grace so that whatever comes our way we may sing, “It is well, it is well with my soul.” Amen.