John 6:16-21
When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.
Tag: Storms Provide Opportunity to Experience Christ
Let’s face it, we don’t do well spiritually when things are going great. When we are at ease we focus less on our need for Christ. Note:
Amos 6:1
“Woe to those who are at ease in Zion,
and to those who feel secure on the mountain of Samaria, ...”
When at ease we tend to believe we are self-sufficient, self-righteous and are self-controlled. It tends to be only when the bottom falls out that we turn to God. However, even in these times we often blame God for the struggle we find ourselves experiencing.
In the above passage we see the disciples in a storm. The storm is not something if there own doing. Storms happen. Their own efforts were futile. Their rowing is the same work we do to get out of a jam. Sweat and labor don’t prevent turmoil. Suddenly Christ appears. This is what Christ does. He shows up in stormy times. They did not call Him. He was just there. In our struggles to row we need to get our eyes up and experience the power of Christ. Believing He is in the storm when we can’t see Him is the act of faith that calms the storm. Jesus took the to the land they were headed for. That is not always true (Jonah was turned around by God’s intervention). God is aware of our storms and is intervening on our behalf. He calms the storm as we bring Him into our boat by faith.
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