When the first bridge was built across the Mississippi River at St. Louis in 1874, the engineers wondered if it was safe. Sending increasingly heavier trains across seemed to prove the bridge trustworthy. But the public wasn't completely convinced. Since elephants are reputed to have uncanny natural instincts, a gigantic beast from a local zoo was sent across the bridge. When he ambled across with no fear, the public was assured - and the bridge was opened for business.

The disciples of Jesus knew a thing or two about crossing treacherous bodies of water. And they learned an important lesson about how to know when they were safe, even in the midst of a storm. When crossing the Sea of Galilee one day, a storm came up that was so fierce the disciples feared for their lives. Jesus was with them, but He was asleep in the back of the boat. When they woke Him, He rebuked them for their lack of faith - after He rebuked the storm and restored the calm.

By faith, you can learn the same thing the disciples learned: Jesus is bigger than any storm you're in.

Whether Jesus calms the storm around you or calms you in the midst of the storm, you're safe wherever He is.