“My heart pounds in my chest. The terror of death assaults me. Fear and trembling overwhelm me, and I can’t stop shaking. Oh, that I had wings like a dove; then I would fly away and rest! I would fly away to the quiet of the wilderness. How quickly I would escape – far fromContinue reading “In the Midst of the Storm”
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Significance
“They were all terrified when they saw Him. But Jesus spoke to them at once, ‘Don’t be afraid,’ He said. ‘Take courage! I am here!’ Then He climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped. They were totally amazed, for they still didn’t understand the significance of the miracle of the loaves. Their hearts wereContinue reading “Significance”
Growing Faith
“The disciples went and woke Him up, shouting, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!’ Jesus responded, ‘Why are you afraid? You have so little faith!’ Then He got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and suddenly there was a great calm.” (Matthew 8:25-26 NLT) Notice a few things in the verses above. First,Continue reading “Growing Faith”
The Storms of Life
“Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.” (Mark 13:8 NLT) There’s a sense in which what we’re presently experiencing in our personal livesContinue reading “The Storms of Life”
Whose Authority? (Part 2)
“The disciples were amazed. ‘Who is this man?’ they asked. ‘Even the winds and waves obey Him!’” (Matthew 8:27 NLT) Authority isn’t license. Just because I CAN do something, isn’t my license to do it. I can burn my house down, but how would that benefit the Lord. Besides, my wife would be imprisoned forContinue reading “Whose Authority? (Part 2)”
Our Faith Journey
“When Jesus woke up, He rebuked the wind and the raging waves. Suddenly the storm stopped and all was calm. Then He asked them, ‘Where is your faith?’” (Luke 8:24b-25 NLT) In the Greek language faith and believe are derived from the save root word. They are two sides of the same coin and haveContinue reading “Our Faith Journey”
Why Does the Lord Allow Storms?
“As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in real danger.” (Luke 8:23 NLT) Each of us is either coming out of a storm or heading into one. Life on earth is rarely “smoothContinue reading “Why Does the Lord Allow Storms?”
Take a Pause!
“When Jesus climbed out of the boat, a man possessed by an evil spirit came out from a cemetery to meet Him.” (Mark 5:2 NLT) Jesus told His disciples in the later verses of Mark 4: “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” There were two very significant events that took place onContinue reading “Take a Pause!”