Mark 4:35-41
35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. 38 And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? 39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. 40 And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith? 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Life can be very turbulent indeed, but thank God there is a Stiller of Storms, who is the Lord Jesus Christ. Only the wise recognize this fact and anchor their life on Him (Hebrews 6:19). One truth is that everyone will experience a storm at one point or the other in the course of life. It is therefore wise to prepare for storm by giving listening ears to what the word of the God teaches about them. Here is what the Stiller of Storms says about storms in Matthew 7:24-25: “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.”
In the above verses of Scripture, the Stiller of Storms (Jesus) likens His teachings to be the power that stabilizes a structure beaten and battered by storms, therefore, a wise man will therefore take these teachings very seriously. Although the word of God is powerful, for it to work for you, you must be a doer of the word. James 1:22 says, “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
The account in Mark 4:35-41 reveals Jesus Christ as the Stiller of Storms. He was travelling in a ship with His disciples when a great storm arose, putting the ship and its occupants in jeopardy. Meanwhile, even in the midst of this storm, Jesus Christ was fast asleep, and the frightened disciples hurriedly woke Him up. When He awoke, He first rebuked the wind and then commanded peace to reign. In obedience to Him, the wind ceased and the Bible reports that there was immediately a great calm (Mark 4:39). After restoring calm, He rebuked His disciples for being fearful and faithless in Mark 4:41: “And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Beloved, what storm are you currently facing? I am using this opportunity to introduce to you that same Jesus, the Stiller of Storms. He can still that raging storm in your life, be it sickness, poverty, failure, disappointment. All you need is believe, and you will see the glory of God. I advise you to invite Jesus Christ the Stiller of Storms into your life if you have not done so before. He is eager to still your storms today.
PRAYER POINT: Jesus, You are the Stiller of Storms, please still every storm raging in my life today.
Coined from: https://kunledaniel.wordpress.com/2018/04/26/rccg-devotional-april-26th/
