Mark 6:45 (KJV) And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people. Did you see it? Jesus says it again. Jesus said it before in different words but it meant the same. Mark 4:35 (KJV) And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. Last time they were on their way to the other side they were fighting water. What will happen on this trip? Last time Jesus was with them, but this time Jesus stayed behind. Let’s see what’s ahead, don’t forget that these are men in leadership training. Jesus sends His disciples away, they are on their way to the other side. He sends the people away and now He goes into a mountain to pray.
Mark 6:46 (KJV) And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray.
Mark 6:47 (KJV) And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land. But not all is well out on the sea.
Mark 6:48 (KJV) And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: Wow, this is not like before, remember Jesus was with them asleep in the storm of water. But here in the storm of wind Jesus in the eyes of these men was nowhere to be found. Question? Have these men learned anything? They can’t run to the rear of the ship, Jesus isn’t there. But they aren’t alone he saw them in their dilemma, but that’s not all, He goes to their aid. Last time they were on their way to the other side, the water was overtaking them and fear was overtaking their faith. But this time Jesus is walking on the water heading toward His disciples, let’s see what happens. and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them. Wait, wait would have passed by them? That’s what we read.
Mark 6:49 (KJV) But when they saw him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out: How would you and I have responded? We look out and there’s a figure walking on top of the water like it was pavement. Don’t say I would not have been afraid and cried out. Then maybe you have never been afraid. Remember before? Fear overtook their faith. Will fear do the same thing here? Mark 6:50 (KJV) For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid. In their fear Jesus talked with them. Don’t miss that, Jesus talked with them. How does Jesus talk to His servants today? Mark 12:24 (KJV) And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God? Do you not understand that He will and does speak to His people in the Scripture? For goodness sake read and study your Bible! In His voice there is comfort. “Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.”
Mark 6:51 (KJV) And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered. Have you ever been “amazed” at what Chist has done just for you “beyond measure”? If not, why not?
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