When the Creator Wore Sandals
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” Mark 4: 39-40
Are you ever afraid or worried about anything? If so, and I think we all are at some point in life, then we do not fully grasp God’s infinite power and love. Look at how Jesus has power even over the wind and the waves. He who created the wind and the waves with nothing but His word also commands them with His word, and they must obey.
Jesus asks us, “Why are you so fearful?” You have the same, Almighty Creator right here in the boat with you at all times. Wherever you are, whatever is happening, He is right there beside you. We all know that to be true. So why do we still fear and worry when the storms of life gather? There is a difference between believing something is true and actually trusting in it completely. As Jesus indicates, our fear is because of our lack of faith.
What are you afraid of? Jesus has power over it. When those disciples came to fully understand and believe that fact, they received incredible courage and boldness to face all the challenges and fears ahead of them. They were thrown in prison, but Jesus was with them and freed them. Eventually all but one of them were put to death, but even then Jesus was there to carry them to heaven. Whatever happened, they knew that their Almighty Creator, who is also their Loving Savior, was always with them in the boat.
Remember, Jesus not only is ABLE to control the wind and waves and all things in creation, He does control them ALL THE TIME! He was controlling that storm from the beginning. He still controls all things for our benefit.
Dear Lord, teach me not to fear anything that may happen in this world, but trust that you are the creator of all and control all for my benefit and my eternal good. Amen.