The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1 · Chapter 66

The raging storm. The sleeping Child. Cyrenius' concern. The Infant: "Storms are necessary…". A gospel of nature and the faith in God.

01] When Cyrenius had collected himself, he went to the cradle and looked at the Child, his breast filled with great thoughts.

02] But the Child slept peacefully and was not in the least affected by the terrible raging of the storm.

03] But a while later the storm was tearing so violently at the building that Cyrenius was afraid it would collapse.

04] Therefore he spoke to Joseph: "Exalted friend! Due to the increasing strength of the storm, I think we should leave this building!

05] For a powerful whirlwind can easily seize even this solid building and bury us beneath the rubble!

06] Let us therefore escape early, because we cannot be sure that something similar will be happening here as happened in the city!

07] Hereupon the Child suddenly opened His heavenly, divine eyes, instantly recognised Cyrenius, and spoke very clearly to him:

08] "Cyrenius! – When you are with Me, you do not have to be afraid of the storm;

09] for the storms as well the whole world are in the hands of God!

10] The storms are necessary and have to chase away the evil of hell incarnate!

11] But those who are around Me cannot be touched by it; for even the storms know their master and do not work without purpose!

12] For the One, who is full of love, wisdom and power holds their reins in His hand.

13] Therefore be without fear here with Me, My friend Cyrenius, and rest assured that not even a hair on anyone's head will be touched!

14] For these storms know exactly who is at home here.

15] Look, just this evening people have accorded fiery honours to you, who are only a human being after all!

16] But here the storms are honouring somebody who is more than just a human being! – Do you think that is unfair?

17] Look, this is a song of praise from nature, honouring its Lord and Creator! Is that not fair?

18] O Cyrenius, the air that blows at you, also understands the One who created it, that is why it can praise Him!"

19] These words of the Infant, who soon fell asleep again, made all of them silent and Cyrenius bowed down at the cradle and secretly worshiped the Child.