Mark 4 and the storms of life August 17, 2007
Posted by reformedville in : Theology , trackbackThere are four things we can learn from this passage
1.There is always another side
2.You cannot take everyone with you
3.You should expect storms
4. Jesus speaks to us in the storms
1. When you realize there is “another side”, it means you do not have to stay the way you are. You do not have to accept everything that comes your way. You do not have to be a victim. You do not have to live with your dreams and God’s promises unfulfilled
He will enable you to do things that are more meaningful in your family, in your ministry, in attaining your calling. There is always another side, a better side, replete with promises that can be attained. That is the theme of Hebrews which teaches that in Christ we have a better covenant, a better promise and a better inheritance.
2. In crossing over to the other side of faith, you cannot force others to come with you. Many will not want to go. Yet your departure should not be based on the willingness of others. In our walk with Christ and our commitment to faith, we can not wait for a vote of confidence from others.
3. The storm hit shortly after the disciples and Christ started to go to the other side. Sometimes when we decide to follow him to the other side, the better side of faith, we follow Him directly into a storm 1 Peter 4:12 tells us we should not be surprised.
4. Storms of life that try your faith drive us deeper into our relationship with Christ.They push you to a place you most likely wouldn’t go on your own. Instead of asking God to take the storm away we should ask, what should I do now, give me some wisdom and insight about what you are preparing me for.
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