‘Let us go across to the other side. Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?’ Mk 4:35; 40
Our greatest journey or walk of faith will be crossing from where we are to where the Father wants us to be. For the disciple’s, part of their walk was literally across the Sea of Galilee. The sea was 680 ft. below sea level and surrounded by high hills which created strong winds and violent storms. But the disciple’s were seasoned fisherman and have spent their life on the sea. Yet, in this storm they panicked.
A point to consider, it was the same day that Jesus had preached out of the ship (vs 1-2). Jesus had been laboring all day preaching and healing, but when evening/night came He wanted to travel elsewhere. Instead of reposing Himself, He exposed Himself to more in need. The end of a long toil may perhaps be but the beginning of a toss/storm to come. But notice, the ship that Christ made his pulpit is taken under his special protection, and, though in danger, cannot sink. What is used for Christ, He will take particular care of especially His children.
But fear still followed and settled on them. Why are ye so fearful? Though there may be cause for some fear, yet not for fear to such a degree as this. The disciples believed that Jesus is the Son of God; but at this time their fears prevailed so that they seemed to have no faith at all. Don’t fear being where the Father calls you to or the storm surrounding it. The greater fear is not being where He calls you, because no matter how clear the skies appear, the greatest storms reside.
Peace doesn’t come from finding a lake without a storm, but from having Jesus in the boat… HSAY
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