I was reflecting this morning on this passage and the example of when we are called and are preparing to do a marvelous work for the Lord, there is a greater level of challenges we must be prepared to face for maximum impact. On the other side of resistance is a place where we can change lives, for Gods glory, forever.
In reading this scripture, there usually is focus on the fact that Jesus rebuked the storm and the disciples were amazed how even the wind and the seas obeyed him.
As leaders, the scripture reminds us of what we are capable of, if we believe:
“I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father.” John 14:12 AMPC
“Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in Me? What I am telling you I do not say on My own authority and of My own accord; but the Father Who lives continually in Me does the (His) works (His own miracles, deeds of power).” John 14:10 AMPC
Amen
Secondly, we see that Jesus was focused on his destination – “the other side” because he had a miracle appointment awaiting him.
There was a man who was tormented by a “legion” of devils and ONLY Jesus was able and had the authority to solve his problem/ meet his need.
Jesus knew that this moment was coming and he knew that he could not be deterred or delayed by a storm- no matter how large and treacherous the waves. He rebuked anything that tried to disrupt his calm.
We too need to truly envision our calling, understand the next step, emulate the calm of Jesus and press toward our callings. People are hurting and have problems/ needs that we are uniquely qualified and prepared to solve- if we let Christ lead us.
Lastly, we must assess who is qualified to travel directly with us on this leg of the journey.
Are they prepared for todays battles ONLY or are they prepare for the battles that lie ahead? Have they grown and matured or have they stagnated?
If they are not equally maturing and preparing for the battle of tomorrow, we must prayerfully make adjustments for success.
It is my prayer that we will go forth and achieve much for and in Christ!
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“One of those days He and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, Let us go across to the other side of the lake. So they put out to sea.
But as they were sailing, He fell off to sleep. And a whirlwind revolving from below upwards swept down on the lake, and the boat was filling with water, and they were in great danger.
And the disciples came and woke Him, saying, Master, Master, we are perishing! And He, being thoroughly awakened, censured and blamed and rebuked the wind and the raging waves; and they ceased, and there came a calm.
And He said to them, [Why are you so fearful?] Where is your faith (your trust, your confidence in Me–in My veracity and My integrity)?
And they were seized with alarm and profound and reverent dread, and they marveled, saying to one another, Who then is this, that He commands even wind and sea, and they obey Him?
Then they came to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. Now when Jesus stepped out on land, there met Him a certain man out of the town who had [was possessed by] demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but in the tombs.”
Luke 8:22-27 AMPC
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