Scripture consistently uses water imagery to describe the challenges of life. The Psalmist speaks of mountains being thrown into the heart of the sea, waters roaring and foaming—a picture of complete chaos. Paul warns about being tossed around by every cunning wave of doctrine. James describes doubt as being like someone driven and tossed by the wind. Even Jonah's literal storm was caused by his disobedience, showing how our own poor choices can create chaos that threatens to drown us.