06.30.24 - Mark XIII - Calming the Storm(s)

After teaching in parables in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus takes His disciples into a living parable as they cross the Sea of Galilee in Mark 4:35-41. In the midst all the symbolism of leaving the known and striking out into the unknown, a storm arises that tests these seasoned fishermen’s faith. Jesus is very human and very tired and sleeps through it, until their fear moves them to cry out to Him (and wake Him up)! Jesus is fearless because of His trust in God; the disciples are fearful because of their lack of faith. We are in the boats beside them going through storms as well, often not remembering Who is in the boat with us. The wind and the waves of the storms of our life still obey His command. 

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