They'd do it again, I'm confident they would. The disciples would get into the same boat and ride through the same storm. They'd do it again in a heartbeat. Why?

Because through the storm they saw the Savior.

Read this verse: "Then those who were in the boat worshipped him saying, 'Truly, you are the Son of God' "...

When you recognize God as Creator, you will admire him. When you recognize his wisdom, you will learn from him.

When you discover his strength, you will rely on him But only when he saves you will you worship him.

It's a "before and after" scenario. Before your rescue, you could easily keep God at a distance. Comfortably dismissed. Neatly shelved. Sure he was important, but was your career. Your status.

Your salary. He was high on your priority list. but he shared the spot with others.

Then came the storm...the rage...the fight...the ripped moorings...the starless night. Despair fell like a fog; your bearings were gone. In your heart, you knew there was no exit.

Turn to your career for help? Only if you want to hide from the storm...not escape it. Lean on your status for strength? A storm isn't impressed with your title. Rely on your salary for rescue? Many try...many fail.

Suddenly you are left with one option: God.

And when you ask...genuinely ask...he will come.

And from that moment on, he is not just a deity to admire. a teacher to observe, or a master to obey. He is the Savior. The Savior to be worshipped.

That's why I'm convinced that the disciples would do it again. They'd endure the storm another night ...a thousand other nights...if that's what it took.

A season of suffering is a small price to pay for a clear view of God.