Stillness in the Storm
Mark 4:35-41
“Storms” in our lives can quickly and unexpectedly arise, often creating anxiety and fear. The good news is, Jesus/Immanuel (God with us) brings stillness to our storms.
In the miraculous calming of the storm, Jesus is glorified through:
1. His presence (vs. 35-37)
- Jesus was with His disciples in the storm
- Jesus’ presence is not just with us, but is actually in us, through His Spirit (cf. Eze. 37:14a; Gal. 2:20a; Col. 1:27b)
Our glorious Saviour and Lord knows what we are facing, what lies ahead, and is with us always!
2. His humanity (vs. 38)
- In His incarnation, Jesus fully God became fully man (cf. Jn. 1:14; Php. 2:5-8)
- Jesus, our High priest, is able to sympathize with our weaknesses as He was tested in every way that we are, yet He is without sin (cf. Heb. 14:15)
Not everyone will be able to fully understand what we are going through, but there is always one who does, Jesus, our Saviour, Lord and Shepherd (cf. Heb. 2:18).
3. His patience (vs. 38b)
- Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. He is completely trustworthy (cf. Heb. 13:8; 2 Thess. 3:3)
- Even when we struggle to fully trust Him, Jesus is remarkably patient with us (cf. Ps. 103:8, 10; Php. 1:6)
“So, don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows” – Jesus (Mt. 10:31). “He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust” (Ps. 103:14).
4. His authority (vs. 39)
- Only God is omnipotent – Jesus is God (cf. Mt. 28:18)
- The promise that accompanies the glory of His authority is that He is with us always, “to the very end of the age” (cf. Mt. 28:20)
Because of His divine authority, what may seem like an impossible situation is never beyond His power and control (cf. Mt. 19:26).
5. His care (vs. 40-41)
- Although He cares for our physical well-being, His primary concern is for our spiritual well-being (cf. Ps. 23:1-3; Mt. 11:28-30; 1 Pt. 5:7)
- The glory of His care is most vividly displayed in His willingness to lay down His life for us (cf. Mt. 20:28; 1 Jn. 3:16a; Jn. 10:11, 18)
Jesus endured the storm of God’s wrath on the cross so that we can be saved and become citizens of His kingdom.
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