Letting Jesus Calm the Storms
Mark 4:35-41
Main idea: Jesus has power to calm the storms.
I. From the disciples' perspective--they show our natural tendency to panic.
A. They are frightened by the terrifying circumstances.
--these are fishermen who know the lake.
B. They are faithless when they most need faith.
--they imply that Jesus should be helping them more actively.
--Jesus' question implies that if they had faith they would not fear.
--their amazement shows their surprise at Jesus' authority.
II. From the Lord's perspective--he shows his authority over the storm.
A. He is fearless in frightening circumstances.
--in his humanity, he is weary and requires sleep.
--he shows his trust in God's protection of his human life.
B. He is authoritative in challenging circumstances.
--his rebuke may indicate that the storm was hostile, that Satan sent it.
Applications: 1. Faith in the Lord will dispel our fear.
2. If even the wind and waves obey him, why don't we?
