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Even the Wind and Water Obey.

February 15, 2011

Mark 4:39–40

“When he woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the water, “Quiet down!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. And he asked them, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still now have faith in me?’”

I can picture this story vividly in my mind. It kind of reminds me of some of the windy boat rides I have been on, just more intense. I can imagine sitting on the boat feeling not only ill but also in pain because of how hard the waves are rocking the ship. I can imagine the wind whipping around me and the rain pelting my body. I can imagine the fear and panic, the thoughts of “I am going to drown! Will this storm ever end?”.

I also attempt to imagine the unreal moment when Jesus “rebukes” the wind and water. The simple words of “quiet down” or “be still” are uttered from his lips and the wind stops; it is calm. What a powerful God we serve. Even the wind and the water listens to Him. How come it is so easy to forget this? Our God is Almighty and Powerful. He has authority over all.

How come we have so little faith? When the storms of life are raging, why do we turn to every other fortress or refuge to protect us? Why do we have so much difficulty believing that God is present? That He is watching over us? That He has his Hand in any and every situation, and has absolute control over the storm? When the time is right He will stop it, He knows what He is doing. He has a plan and a purpose.

Father, You are so mighty. You are powerful. I come before You today in awe. In awe of Your mighty works and Your absolute control. Your strength. Father, I pray today that I remember how faithful You are and that I turn to you in times of trouble. I surrender all today. I love you. Amen.

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Love

February 14, 2011

Then he looked at those seated in the circle around him and said, “Here is my mother, and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and my sister and mother.” Mark 3:34&35

Jesus is told that his mother and brothers re looking for him. His answer is defiantly unexpected. Instead of saying, “Send them in, here I am!” He begins to say that everyone is his mother, brothers and sisters. One big family. The family of Christ.

I love my family, my mom, my dad and my sister. I have been blessed with such an amazing family, although they are not a part of Christ’s family I love them without a doubt and I would do anything for them. But if everyone who does God’s will is part of one big family then shouldn’t I love everyone in Christ’s family like my own? I love my family with unconditional love, they are my family, even if sometimes I don’t like them, I will always love them.

I defiantly don’t love everyone as if they were my part of my family. I struggle to love people with unconditional love.

God, you are love. You are they creator of love. Fill me with you so that I can love people with your love. May I love them with you unconditional love. The love you freely offer.

I love you,
Kelsey

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