Word for the day "Let's go to the otherside"
Mark 4: 35 (AMP) On that same day [when] evening had come, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side [of the lake]. 36 And leaving the throng, they took Him with them, [just] as He was, in the boat [in which He was sitting]. And other boats were with Him. 37 And a furious storm of wind [[p]of hurricane proportions] arose, and the waves kept beating into the boat, so that it was already becoming filled. 38 But He [Himself] was in the stern [of the boat], asleep on the [leather] cushion; and they awoke Him and said to Him, Master, do You not care that we are perishing? 39 And He arose and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, Hush now! Be still (muzzled)! And the wind ceased ([q]sank to rest as if exhausted by its beating) and there was [immediately] a great calm ([r]a perfect peacefulness).In the gospel of Mark, we find an amazing story in which Jesus invited the disciples, some of whom were seasoned fishermen, to join Him on a little boat trip across the Sea of Galilee. But on the way over, they encountered a sudden, violent storm.Now the question would later arise, did Jesus know that a storm was coming? The answer I believe is yes. In fact, you might even say that it was a part of His Divine paln that day. It was all part of teaching the disciples to believe what they claimed to believe. Do you believe Jesus as you should in the critical areas of your life?We don’t want to make light of what these disciples were experiencing, because clearly this was a very harsh storm and a terrifying experience. Several on board had seen many storms on the Sea of Galilee, so it had to have been a most unusual storm for the disciples to be so gripped by fear. According to Mark’s gospel, the waves were breaking over the boat and filling it with water. The disciples were very afraid, but they didn’t have to be.Before they left, Jesus had made a significant statement they apparently had forgotten about: “Let us go over to the other side.” And when God says, “Let us go over to the other side,” it means you will get to the other side. He didn’t say it would be smooth sailing. He didn’t say it would be an easy trip. But He did say, “Let us go over to the other side.” I preached this message before and still hold it close to my heart!Often we are gripped by fear and cease to think logically when we forget God’s Word to us. That is exactly what happened to the disciples. But Jesus was on board with them, and He was there to see them through. In fact, Jesus is here today along with the Holy Spirit to see you through right now family of God!From My Heart,Pastor JamesIf you have not gotten tickets to our up-coming stage play "The Dwelling Place" You still have time! it is an amazing show and you are sure to be blessed. see the attched flyer for more infomation. Can't wait to see you there!!! Advanced tickets $30 and $35 at the door March 21st and 22nd.