The Wind and the Water Obey the Voice of Jesus

God Created the World

God Created the Heavens and the Earth

Mark 4:35-41 The Message

The Wind Ran Out of Breath

35-38 Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.” They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, threatening to sink it. And Jesus was in the stern, head on a pillow, sleeping! They roused him, saying, “Teacher, is it nothing to you that we’re going down?”
39-40 Awake now, he told the wind to pipe down and said to the sea, “Quiet! Settle down!” The wind ran out of breath; the sea became smooth as glass. Jesus reprimanded the disciples: “Why are you such cowards? Don’t you have any faith at all?”
41 They were in absolute awe, staggered. “Who is this, anyway?” they asked. “Wind and sea at his beck and call!”

For Reflection

It takes great courage and trust to face life's squalls.  Following the example of Jesus, we can rest in the knowledge that God makes all things right.  Even when we meet death without fully understanding what comes next, we can praise God for the life God has given us and face fearlessy whatever challenges beset us.

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Pray so that you will face human life fearlessly.  Pray for the courage to practice your faith.

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