Mark 4:35-36 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him.
Commentary gave me a new perspective of this section today. It posited that Jesus’s comment in verse 35 was a promise that they would make it safely to the other side. (After all, He didn’t say, “Let’s *try* to make it.”) And it is because He promises them that He questions their faith. (“I said we would make it. Why do you not believe?”)
Mark 4:37-38 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
In Matthew 28:20 Jesus makes us a promise: “…And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” And as I was reading and studying this morning, I was also fretting about things, worrying, being anxious. My precious Savior spoke directly to my heart with today’s scripture. God has made me a promise. He is with me, no matter the storm. I do not need to fear.
Mark 4:39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
Precious Savior, You know I have always had an affinity for this passage in Mark. Thank You for using Your word to comfort my soul this morning. Thank You for Your promise to be with me always. I believe You, Lord. Help my unbelief. Amen.
Mark 4:40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
Have a blessed day.