This morning – as I opened the Scripts to Mark – this little gem spoke right to my scared little soul:
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. – Mark 4:39
He can do the same thing in the tumultuous seas of our weary souls. He is our Wind-Ceaser, our Storm-Calmer, our Peace-Bringer, too.
With eyes wide open – I study the next verse:
But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”
He is saying that to me. And He is probably saying that to you. And He wants us to recognize His power, His dominion, His authority, His ability – in all things. Even in the scary. Even in the ugly. And He knows we both need help with this.
Then verse 41 goes on to say:
And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
Notice that their unhealthy, earthly fear – turned into a holy, God-revearing fear. Just like it should.
They asked the question, “Who can this be?” The answer: No one but the One who spoke it all into motion in the first place.
Oh, Jesus – let me recognize You for who You really are. This much afraid, timid little heart wants to trade in her worldly fears for faith. On land. On sea. In the sacred. In the scary. Always. Come. And be my Calm. You’re the only One who can.
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May the Lord bring you peace and reassurance and a fresh wave of faith this week! He is trustworthy.
So thankful for you all 🙂
Love this post Kate – it really spoke to me right when I needed it. Thank you for sharing it with us!