Mark 6:47-56

Mark 6:47-56

1. Let us notice how our Lord sees the troubles of His believing people, and in due time will help them.
2. Let us notice the fears of the disciples, when they first saw our Lord walking upon the sea.
3. Let us notice what a bright example we have of our duty to one another.

"The event first recorded in these verses, is a beautiful emblem of the position of all believers, between the first and second advents of Jesus Christ. Like the disciples, we are now tossed to and fro by storms, and do not enjoy the visible presence of our Lord. Like the disciples, we shall see our Lord face to face again, though it may be a time of great extremity, when He returns. Like the disciples, we shall see all things changed for the better, when our Master comes to us. We shall no longer be buffeted by storms. There will be a great calm."

"The plain duty of the true Christian is, to live provided with an antidote against all fears of the great unseen world. That antidote is faith in an unseen Savior, and constant communion with Him. Armed with that antidote, and seeing Him who is invisible, nothing need make us afraid."

Questions:

1. When faced with various trials, do we believe we are never out of the eye and care of our Lord? Do we believe that He always comes at the right time, even when we might have wished sooner?

2. When faced with the realities of the unseen world, do we turn to our unseen Savior who is over all? Do we find comfort as we commune with our great Shepherd?

3. Do we labor to bring people to Jesus, the great Physician, to be healed of the plague of sin? Do we believe He can make them well?