In this passage of scripture, we find the disciples stuck in not just any storm, but “a great windstorm.” In the previous verse of Mark 4, Jesus had been in that same boat preaching the gospel. Now the teaching was over and Jesus was weary and in need of rest. We all can understand that. You know how it is when you have ministered all day, it takes much of your energy, so He was tired. Mark 4:37-40 begins with the windstorm, and if we go two verses before to Mark 4:35 you see that Jesus had instructed them to cross over to the other side. Which means that they found themselves in the middle of a great storm because they have been commanded to cross the Sea of Galilee.
Crossing the sea was Jesus’ request and God’s will, yet they were in a storm. The wind is over powering them, water is filling the boat, and I imagine that the boat is sinking. As I paint the picture for you I reminisce on the many times that I have been in the middle of the storm, and fighting with all my might; however, feeling powerless to the violent winds of life. Have you ever found yourself in the same …show more content…
Many times, that is what we do in life. We see our weakness but we never address them so we end up “stuck,” like the disciples; or hurt, damaged and worst off than we were before we started like me after the race. Weaknesses indicate areas that we need to work on, and attention to those weak areas produce growth. For this reason, identifying your weaknesses is vital in a storm because it will aid in recognizing your strengths; as well as teach you how to rely on God so that he can show up strong, because the storms of life can present the Savior to us in a way we may have never considered before. Another reason to be grateful for a storm
Crossing the sea was Jesus’ request and God’s will, yet they were in a storm. The wind is over powering them, water is filling the boat, and I imagine that the boat is sinking. As I paint the picture for you I reminisce on the many times that I have been in the middle of the storm, and fighting with all my might; however, feeling powerless to the violent winds of life. Have you ever found yourself in the same …show more content…
Many times, that is what we do in life. We see our weakness but we never address them so we end up “stuck,” like the disciples; or hurt, damaged and worst off than we were before we started like me after the race. Weaknesses indicate areas that we need to work on, and attention to those weak areas produce growth. For this reason, identifying your weaknesses is vital in a storm because it will aid in recognizing your strengths; as well as teach you how to rely on God so that he can show up strong, because the storms of life can present the Savior to us in a way we may have never considered before. Another reason to be grateful for a storm