Lord, do you not care if we perish? Thats what the frightened disciples shouted to Jesus as he slept in the stern of a storm-tossed boat. In the midst of suffering and uncertainty, were all prone to think that God has forgotten us, he doesnt care, or hes powerless to do anything. And thats true of us in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Christ and Calamity, Harold L. Senkbeil speaks pastorally to our suffering and uncertainty. Senkbeil shows Gods constant and faithful grace to us. With Paul he encourages us: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thess 5:16-18). Calamities come in many different sizes, and God addresses them all in his word and by his Spirit. Even when we dont see or feel it, God is always faithful. If I dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me (Ps 139:9-10). The disciples faith in the midst of the storm may have been weak, but Jesus was mighty to save. And he will save you, too. No matter how small your faith, you can count on him to hear your anguished cry and to answer. About author(s):Harold L. Senkbeil is author of the award-winning book The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastors Heart (Lexham Press). He is executive director emeritus of Doxology: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care. His pastoral experience of nearly five decades includes parish ministry, the seminary classroom, and parachurch leadership.