4/25/19 

Mark 4:40

⁴⁰ He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” 

I remember the first time I preached on this verse, how it came to me (I claim nothing original), “it matters not the storm about you, it is who is in the boat with you.” There are some truths for us:

1.      Storms will come.  This is certain.  Just as weather is outside the control of the mariner, there are storms which come in the life of the believer that are outside their control.  These can be very destructive.

2.      We are fearful under these conditions.  We should never excuse our fearfulness.  It is to be confessed and overcome but it is inevitable.

3.      Jesus may appear to be both unaware and uncaring about our danger.  But no matter how great the danger He is engaged to be with us.  The danger can never be greater than His ability to deliver us.  His presence is our security.

4.      Our greatest problem is not what we fear but our unbelief.  In the time of our fear the question is always “Have you no faith?”

Our response must be “yes Lord but you alone can say, Peace be still and quiet the wind and the waves.”

“Casting all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.”