35 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” 36 So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. 38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?” 39 When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Peace! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm.40 Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41 The disciples were absolutely terrified. “Who is this man?” they asked each other. “Even the wind and waves obey him!”          Mark 4:35-41

Storms Are Inevitable BUT They Aren’t Unsupervised

37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.       Mark 4:37

God’s Silence Is Not God’s Absence

38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion.      Mark 4:38

Faith Over Fear Unlocks God’s Power

40 Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?”      Mark 4:40

Unity in the Storm Strengthens the Body

37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. 38 Jesus was sleeping at the back of the boat with his head on a cushion. The disciples woke him up, shouting, “Teacher, don’t you care that we’re going to drown?”     Mark 4:37-38

Action Steps:

Stay Anchored in God’s Presence, Not Your Circumstances 

Choose Faith Over Fear, Out Loud and On Purpose (Replace what if with God is)

Lean Into Your Faith Community Especially In Crisis (Unity is a weapon in spiritual storms)