When the storms of life expose misplaced faith and fear arises, encouragement can be found when, with each passing storm, we marvel a bit more at the power and authority of Christ. I love God’s word because it shows me the failures of God’s people. It does not give examples of those who had perfect faith (if there were there such a thing), or even whitewash the sins of those it highlights. Rather, it gives a very real picture of both the brokenness of man and the grace of God.