Sometimes, life feels like you’re in a boat, right in the middle of a storm. There’s chaos all around, and you’re thinking, “What now?” Three of the New Testament Gospels tell the story of Jesus, chilling in a boat, catching some z’s while a storm’s brewing. Crazy, right? Imagine being one of those disciples. They’re freaking out, thinking they’re about to meet their end. So, they wake Jesus up, yelling about how they’re about to die. But Jesus, all calm and composed, just tells the storm to chill out. Then He turns to them and asks why they’re panicking.

The disciples had choices. They’d been rolling with Jesus long enough to know they weren’t going to drown. But instead of staying cool, they chose panic. Jesus was like, “Come on, guys. You’ve got this. Speak to your storm.” It’s a lesson in faith, really. Imagine if instead of losing it, they’d just snuggled up next to Jesus and fallen asleep. That’s some next-level trust right there.

Let me tell you about this time when I was out on a sailboat with my buddy, John Poynter. Now, John’s not just any sailor—he’s a seasoned captain. We hit some pretty hefty winds, and the boat was leaning like crazy. I was nervous, for sure. But then I glanced at John. He was at the helm with this big grin on his face. And you know what? When John’s smiling, I’m smiling. It’s like his calm was contagious. I just kicked back and enjoyed the ride because I trusted him.

Here are a few takeaways:

• Stay calm: If Jesus isn’t panicking, you don’t need to either.

• Trust the captain: Whether it’s a storm or a sailboat, trust the one in charge.

• Speak to your storms: You’ve got the authority to face them head-on.