Jesus, in the midst of the storm

Mark 4:37-39 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.

The storm was fierce enough that the waves were breaking into the boat, yet Jesus slept through it all. He had no fear of the storm. He knew He had the power to calm the seas.

Since we have the Spirit of God living on the inside of us and Jesus said greater things we will do, why are we afraid of the storms? If we truly knew and understood the power of the Almighty within us, we would see life from His perspective. Our life is not our own, we, in ourselves can do nothing. But when we exercise our faith and see as Jesus sees, the impact on every event in our lives will be mighty.

The key to this kind of waterwalking faith is that the purpose is not for us to be happy, to fix our problems, or to show how great we are. No, the purpose is to demonstrate the power of Almighty God by helping others so they will be drawn to Him.

Jesus didn't calm the sea for himself, He was fine with the storm, waves, water. He calmed the sea for the others with Him.

Faith to move mountains is not much faith, according to Jesus. Only a little faith makes a huge difference in the lives of the people around us. What can you do today to show someone the power of God? Let's see as Jesus sees. To Him be the glory!!

He will Rescue them

It will be a sign and witness to the LORD Almighty in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, he will send them a savior and defender, and he will rescue them. Isaiah 19:20

God Almighty is our hero. He lifted us up out of the mire and set our feet upon a rock. His very nature is a compassionate rescuer for those hurting and in need. When we give our lives over to Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit comes and lives within us therefore we have the nature of God within , the nature of a rescuer, a hero.

Opportunities

Opportunities are always there, right in front of us. We just don't see them most of the time. I am more aware of this now while seeking God in planning trips for the rest of this year. Where can we be the most effective for the work of the Kingdom? There are so many choices. So many invitations to go. So much need out there in the world. When we are willing to go and do, God opens the doors of opportunity. We just have to see them. Open our eyes, Lord, that we may see.

What is a hero?

Heroes rise up in the midst of crises to help those in need. Heroes are more interested in rescue of the hurting than personal injury or failure. This world is desperate for heroes. God has designed each of us, His children, as potential heroes. Almighty God goes before us and prepares the way. He is faithful and we cannot fail when directed by Him. Heroes who cannot fail! What a powerful force in the earth! This hurting and dying world need you, a Hero in Christ!