07-16-2025 PART 2: Who’s in Charge of the Storm

Section 1

This broadcast begins with a thematic shift, as Dr. Dave introduces one of his all-time favorite classic messages written two decades ago—yet more relevant now than ever. The question it poses is profound and simple: “Who is in charge?” Through this question, he launches into a reflection on authority, trust, and divine sovereignty, tying it neatly to Mark chapter 4. Dr. Dave lightheartedly connects the passage to his wife’s love of napping—because Jesus took a nap on the boat, and that’s all the approval anyone needs. Yet beneath the humor is a serious message: Jesus’ rest in the storm shows that divine peace is possible even in chaos.

Section 2

Dr. Dave reminds listeners that being in the perfect will of God doesn't mean storms won’t come. He highlights that even with Jesus present, the disciples faced a terrifying squall. They were in the exact place Jesus told them to be, doing exactly what He instructed—yet a storm came anyway. This challenges the false idea that spiritual alignment ensures comfort. Dr. Dave illustrates the tension of faith with personal appeals and prayers for listeners who feel overwhelmed by trials they can’t understand. He shares Scripture and encouragement for those feeling like God is silent during their storm, urging them to refocus on the Lord and not the circumstance.

Section 3

The broadcast crescendos in the dramatic retelling of Jesus asleep in the boat while the disciples panic. Dr. Dave brings the scene to life, painting a vivid picture of water sloshing into the boat and the disciples yelling, “Don’t you care if we drown?” It’s a moment of raw humanity met with divine calm. He relates this emotional chaos to modern believers who cry out with similar urgency in times of distress. The message is clear: storms do not signal God’s absence. Rather, even when it feels like Jesus is asleep, He is still in control. The storm may be real, but so is His presence—and in that truth, we find peace.