This time around, the Holy Spirit led my attention to verse 35 where Jesus tells his disciples – “Let us go over to the other side.” I am reminded again about the importance of putting our trust and hope in the Word of God. Jesus told His disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake" (Mark 4:35). At that point, they knew it was His will to go to the other side, and Jesus expected them to believe what He said.
However, after they started their journey they soon found themselves in a fierce storm, and waves were breaking over the edge of the boat, filling it with water. The disciples were petrified over what was happening to them, and finally woke Jesus. Despite learning at the feet of Jesus (verse 34), the disciple demonstrated a faithless attitude. They questioned Jesus whether he cares about them – “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” The storm that causes the boat to rock has made the disciples focus on their present issue rather than recalling what Jesus said “Let us go over to the other side.” He did not say, "let us launch out, get caught in a storm and perish". Jesus told His Disciples exactly what was to come... He was going to take them to the other side, despite what they will face.
The crisis of life has often been compared to stormy seas. They come whether we like it or not. Sometimes they terrify us. They knock us around and threaten to destroy all our stability and security. They bring along fear and uncertainty. We need to hold on to God's promises - "Let us go over to the other side". Do not let the storms of life blind us from the promises of God. After all, HE's got the whole world in HIS hand.
Jesus will take us over to the other side!
Be Blessed.
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