Hi everyone....when was the last time you despaired of life and safety, feeling as though there was no escape from your current situation without divine intervention? In fact, how many of these has God allowed you to live through-and to see His capable deliverance?
JESUS REBUKES THE FAITHLESS DISCIPLES
Matt. 8:26A Why are you afraid, you men of little faith?
Sometimes events seem so obvious to us, we wonder why others don't see the problems or difficulties just as clearly? During the storm the disciples wondered two things: why Jesus could ask them what was so frightening, and how He could not be afraid Himself. In the midst of chaos, any response seemed absurd. They even accused Him of insensitivity: "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing? (Mark 4:38).
But Christ had to rebuke His men because their fear sprang from faithlessness. He basically asked them, "Haven't you been with Me long enough to see what I can do and to know you are perfectly safe? Even if you should drown, that would mean instant heaven. There's nothing to worry about." They should have remembered Psalm 89:8-9, "O Lord God of hosts, who is like You, mighty Lord? Your faithfulness also surrounds You. You rule the swelling of the sea: when it's waves rise, You still them" (cf46:1-3; 107:23-30).
For the disciples, Jesus would literally fulfill the psalms. And for believers today who are aware of His power and love, there is still no need to be afraid of anything. God will see us through the most tumultuous of life's storms because He can and will take care of His children.
more to come....
Have a restful weekend and a good worship!
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