Scripture:
Mark 4:40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Observation:
Jesus responds to his terrified disciples with a question; Do you still have no faith?” This seems a little harsh until you realize that they only reason they were on the boat in the storm in the first place is because Jesus led them that way.
Application:
Life can be scary. Circumstances can be overwhelming. However, If the situation we are in is because followed Jesus into it, we must trust that He knows best and has a plan. The disciples were afraid for their lives while Jesus slept. How could He sleep during such a difficult circumstance? Easy, He knew it would not end in their peril.
A few things…
-Follow Jesus. When I do that I run less of a risk of getting myself into trouble.
-When things look overwhelming, look to Jesus. If He isn’t freaking out, either should I.
-Trust He can calm the storm. Even when the waves are crashing I must trust that the same Jesus that commanded the waves is the same Jesus that lives in my heart.
Prayer:
May I never forget who you are and the great authority that comes in your name.