“They were terrified and asked each other, ‘Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!’”
Mark 4:41
The disciples rushed to Jesus in fear during the storm yet seemed surprised at what He did. I wonder what they were expecting Him to do. Jesus—so human that He needed a nap, yet so kingly that wind and waves instantly obeyed Him. Could He really be the Lord, the Son of God, the Savior?
Who do you think Jesus is? What do you expect from Him? The Christ of the boat is the Christ of the cross, commanding peace over the water and peace for the world. Storms may still rage, but the cross proves He will always bring you to His safe harbor.
A heart full of Jesus is not likely to make room for fear. So “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15). The pop gospel song from some 50 years ago fixed it in our minds: “Put your hand in the hand of the Man who stilled the water,/ put your hand in the hand of the Man who calmed the sea” (Gene MacLellan, 1970).
Take Jesus with you wherever you go—into your relationships, your dreams and journeys, your jobs, your storms. Experience the amazing stillness of His presence.
Who do you think Jesus is? What do you expect from Him? The Christ of the boat is the Christ of the cross, commanding peace over the water and peace for the world. Storms may still rage, but the cross proves He will always bring you to His safe harbor.
A heart full of Jesus is not likely to make room for fear. So “let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” (Colossians 3:15). The pop gospel song from some 50 years ago fixed it in our minds: “Put your hand in the hand of the Man who stilled the water,/ put your hand in the hand of the Man who calmed the sea” (Gene MacLellan, 1970).
Take Jesus with you wherever you go—into your relationships, your dreams and journeys, your jobs, your storms. Experience the amazing stillness of His presence.
Scripture Focus
Mark 4:35-41
Insight
“There may be those on earth who dress better or eat better, but those who enjoy the peace of God sleep better.” (L. Thomas Holdcroft, 1923-2018)
Bible In A Year
- Genesis 22-23
- Psalm 11
- Matthew 18