Mark 6:47-56 – Peace From The Storm
The disciples sailing across the lake in obedience to Jesus now find themselves in a violent storm. Often obeying Jesus can bring us into a storm, but God’s plan for the disciples and us is to go through that storm. The disciples probably feel very desperate, being already extremely tired, they are now rowing to save their lives. Unlike the last time when they could wake Jesus up to help, they have no idea where He is now. But the Lord sees the troubles of His people and comes to help them.
Jesus comes walking on the water, and when the men see Him, they are terribly scared, thinking He is a ghost. Jesus speaks and calms them down as He climbs into the boat. Instantly the storm stops, and the disciples are amazed. But they shouldn’t be. They haven’t learned from the miracle of feeding the 5,000. Again, they have forgotten Christ’s power and have forgotten to ask Him for help, but Jesus has still come to them patiently and lovingly.
Reaching the other side of the Sea of Galilee, news of Jesus’ coming spreads through the villages, and the people hurry and bring their friends, family, and neighbours who are sick to Jesus to be healed. There are many around us who need to be healed in their hearts by Jesus, and we should work hard, as these people did, to bring them to Him.
Questions
- Why were the disciples afraid of Jesus?
- Why shouldn’t the disciples have been so amazed?
- What did the people do to those who were sick?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks that God has power over all our storms.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.