A naval officer was sitting aboard ship calmly reading during a terrific storm. His wife, who was traveling with him, was nervously walking the floor. She was filled with alarm for the safety of the vessel.
Surprised and dismayed at his composure, she cried out, "My dear, are you not afraid? How can you be so calm in such a storm?"
The officer arose from his chair and drew his sword. Pointing it at his wife's breast, he said, "Are you not afraid?"
She instantly replied, "No, certainly not."
"Why?" was his next question.
"Because I know the sword is in the hand of my husband, and he loves me too well to hurt me."
"Then," said the officer, "remember that 'I know whom I have believed.' He holds the winds in His fist, and the waters in the hollow of His hand."