Jesus, the Master of the Storm

Mark 4:35-41

On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (ESV

Problems occur in every area of life. The disciples needed rest, but they encountered a terrible storm. The Christian life may have more stormy weather than calm seas and may present life-threatening challenges. It is not just smooth sailing and triumphant living. As Christ’s followers, we must be prepared for the storms that will surely come. We must not surrender to the stress, but remain resilient, solve our problems, and recover from setbacks. With faith in Christ, we can pray, trust, and move ahead. When a squall approaches, we can praise God and lean into the wind.

Credits:

Christ In You - Oracles Of A Worshipper by Keifer R. Bradshaw

I Told the Storm Instrumental Performed by Greg O'Quin

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