John 6:21

When they hear Jesus’ words they happily take him on the boat. No sooner has he boarded, immediately they find themselves at their intended destination.  John 6:21 EFP

Remember the word “suddenly”?  It comes earlier in this narrative. Trouble often arrives suddenly and without warning.  The storm seems to have caught this disciples by surprise—it comes on suddenly.  They have placed themselves in harms’ way and have battled within an inch of their lives, when Jesus arrives.  Jesus also appears suddenly, and after an initial hesitancy due to their misplaced fear, they welcome him on board.

Notice what happens then—“immediately” the disciples find themselves where they were supposed to be.  Awesome!  Sometimes including Jesus in my plans is all it takes, not only to get me back on track but to get me where I’m going.  I often recognize my wasted efforts and futile attempts to get there on my own after the fact.  Too late to fix the damage.  I can’t push a replay button.  But it would certainly help if I remembered more often not to wander off to sea without Jesus, not only in the boat, but at the helm!  My journey will always be a lot surer, of not always smoother.