Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Grace for your spirit December 7, 2011

Grace for your spirit
And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up. Jesus himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and teh woke Him and said to Him, "Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?" Mark 4:37-38

The apostles were crossing the Sea of Galilee with Jesus, when suddenly they were in a storm. Would they weather the storm? Would they die at sea? The storm in their hearts was as strong as the storm on the sea. How could Jesus sleep in such a situation? Jesus was secure with His Father. He was confident in the mission God had given Him. He had faith. All of these things He wished He could see in His apostles, but did not. Jesus calmed the sea, and then He calm their fears. He hoped that it would build their faith, so they could weather the storms ahead. How about us? Can we sleep in the storms of life? Do we have the faith that God will calm our storm and calm our hearts? As the hymn says, "Hold me fast, let me stand, in the hallow of Thy hand. Keep me safe 'til the storm passes by."

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
Philippians 4:23
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