John 6:16-21
2. They went to the way of Capernaum. (V17)
3. It was getting dark by then, and Jesus was not there with them. ( v17)
4. There blew a great wind and the sea arose. ( v18)
5. As they were rowing a little distance, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming close to the ship and were afraid. ( v19)
6. Jesus said that it is he And told them not to be afraid. (V20)
7. They gladly received him in the boat and immediately they reached the place where they wanted to reach. (V21)
APPLICATION 1:
Dealing with tough times:
Many a times trouble times come over us like a shadow.. without us realising, till it becomes too late.
In this meditation, we see three worse situations.
1. The disciples getting caught in the storm (v18)
2. it was becoming dark. (v17)
3. Jesus was not there in the ship. (V17)
David portrays of the emotional state of the disciples in psalms 107;
They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
Psalm:107:23
These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
Psalm:107:24
For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Psalm:107:25
They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
Psalm:107:26
They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.
Psalm:107:27
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Psalm:107:28
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Psalm:107:29
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Psalm:107:30
Most of the time, in our troubles we are like drunken people, staggering around. We are at our wit's end. Our souls meltdown in trouble. But still we try to row our boats more further against the storms.
It is then we cry out to God for help. He hears our cry from the heavens. He humbles himself, to come to us and calm the storms.
Hallelujah! We have an awesome God who listens to our screams and cries and comes for our rescue.
Life application 2:
Calming the storms:
When we are in trouble, something dramatic happens.
Our eyes are opened to see the SEA WALKER. (V19)
Yes, today if we are troubled, let us pray that GOD will open our eyes to see the GOD of the oceans and seas, who have the authority to calm every storm and Gale surrounding us.
Now let me compare the similarity in psalms 107 and John 6:
Jesus calms them by soothing them not to be afraid. He calms their every hidden and inner turmoil with his words. (V20)
Dear Child of God, if you are in an inner turmoil, the word of God is coming to you. "Do not be afraid". He is able to calm every storm that raises against you.
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Psalm:107:29
But he saith unto them, It is I; be not afraid.
John:6:20
Once the inner peace sets in and we are completely quiet, he takes us fast to our desired place. Let us see these two verses below;
Then they willingly received him into the ship: and immediately the ship was at the land whither they went.
John:6:21
Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Psalm:107:30
Dear Child of God, Let me summarise how we are to deal with storms in life.
1. Identify the storm. - physical and emotional darkness with no Christ in the situation.
2. Cry out for help till heavens hear you.
3. Pray that your eyes are opened to see the SEA WALKER, The God who has the authority to calm your storms and change your situations.
4. Allow God's word to comfort you.
5. Receive Christ into your ship to deal with your situations.
6. Once you are calm and quiet and become glad about you will see your physical situations change quickly.
May Spirit of God enlighten your spirit to know more. Amen.
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