Mark 4:35-41
35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. 38 But He was in the stern, asleep on a pillow. And they awoke Him and said to Him, “Teacher, do You not care that we are perishing?” 39 Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm. 40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?” 41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
I love this passage. It's always interesting to see the disciples' reaction when they got a glimpse of just Who Jesus really is. In this instance, He demonstrated His sovereignty over the wind and the sea. And the disciples feared exceedingly at this One who could calm the storm with a word, and they were awed by Him.
As we prepare for worship this Sunday, may we remember Who we worship and come before Him with reverence. May we seek to honor Him as we gather together with fellow believers, and put aside the weights that would take our eyes off of Him.
2 comments:
Great post...I think most people forget just Who they are there to worship....
Most are at church to get something out of it...instead of going to meet their Lord
Amen, Rebekah. I long for the visible church today to return to an authentic worship of God and God alone--that each one would spurn the seeking after a "felt needs" worship for the costlier and worthier gift of worshipping God because He alone is worthy of worship.
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