The NIV 365 Day Devotional
The Principle of Resting and Caring
When a terrifying storm convinced the disciples they were about to die, they forgot one important factor: Jesus was in the boat and had told them they were going to the other side of the lake (Mk 4:35). His word always comes to pass.
When they finally awakened Jesus, he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and everything became completely calm. So long as the disciples assumed control of their situation, Jesus rested. But when they cast their care on him and released control to him, he cared for everything and they could rest.
This remains true for every leader today. While we must take responsibility, we are never to take control. Only God is big enough to take control. The principle works this way:
- We care . . . he rests. God will allow us to mess up our situation.
- He cares . . . we rest. When we release control to him, we find peace.
Taken from the NIV Maxwell Leadership Bible.