INEVITABLE STORM
Mark 6:45-52

Jesus knows the beginning from the end, and the end from the beginning, before He commanded the disciples and made them go before Him. In their going then evening came, “Now when evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea; and He was alone on the land.” (Mark 6:47) The boat was at the point of no return. It was the evening hour and that made it impossible for the disciples not to attempt turning around because turning around might be worse than to keep moving on. Time and position in a journey that Jesus has called a man into will bring its own challenges, just like the one of the disciples. But misrepresenting Him for what He stands for or who He is could definitely lead to the termination of a journey. The disciples were in an evening journey at the middle of the sea and they failed by misrepresenting the One that sent them to go to the other side. Mark 6:49, “And when they saw Him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a ghost, and cried out.” How could it be that the disciples failed to recognize the One that could deliver them? Concerning the storm of your life, are you having challenges in recognizing your savior? Jesus is the only one that can speak and the storm will listen. By virtue of their misrepresentation of the Lord and Savior, they could not call for help when they needed to, “For they all saw Him and were troubled. But immediately He talked with them and said to them, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.”” (Mark 6:50). When He made the disciples go on the other side, it was not on the basis of mocking them, but on the basis of making them move to the next level of their assignment. Jesus that called the disciples did not call them to enter into stagnation, but to gain motion that will enable them to advance the business of the Kingdom. It is certain that in every area of calling by Jesus there will be a storm because it is a step in a direction for a greater purpose. He is not a stagnant God; He is always passing from one area to another. The Word is written for our learning. Learn today in the Word of God that storms are inevitable, but Jesus will always come into the boat like He did for the disciples, “Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. And they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and marveled.” (Mark 6:51)

Prayer for today: O Lord, my God, open my understanding that I will know how to rest on the promises of your Word in Jesus’ name.