The strange thing about life is that when things are going well and good, we become rather dull and complacent.
Even in the spiritual life, when things are going steady and we cruise along, we forget to give thanks to God and there is no urgency even for prayer.
But when we hit the portholes and stumble and fall off the cliff, then we get awakened and we realise we need God especially in those times.
It can be said that it is in tribulations that there will be revelations.
In the 1st reading, the sin that David committed became a revelation and a realisation for him.
By his own mouth, he accused himself and with that he also admitted to his guilt.
In the gospel, it was through a storm that Jesus revealed who He is and His disciples were filled with awe at the revelation.
In good times, let us give thanks to the Lord and in rough times, let us be prepared for a revelation from God.
God wants to show us who He is so that we will keep our focus on Him and walk in the ways of the Lord.