In Mark 4, the disciples face a storm so fierce they believe they’re about to die. The wind is real. The waves are real. The danger is real. And Jesus… is asleep.

When they wake Him, He calms the storm with a word—and then asks a question that still cuts deep today: “Why are you so afraid?”

This isn’t about pretending the storm isn’t real. Jesus never says, “There’s nothing to be afraid of.” He acknowledges the danger, but invites us to see the storm through the lens of His presence and power.

In this message, we explore how fear distorts our view of God, how to remember who’s in the boat with us, and how to “practice the presence of God” so we’re ready to trust Him when the waves rise.

Whatever storm you’re in today—failure, grief, anxiety, health issues, unanswered prayers—hear this truth again: Jesus is in the boat with you.